The legal profession is in the middle of a digital transformation with innovative technology beginning to dominate the sector with even more companies crafting innovative solutions for several challenges including validating ID documents, AML and compliance. Legal technology companies are always looking to offer the best solutions to various challenges including ID verifications and digital ID technology is proving a success at law firms across the UK.  

However, firms want reliable and trusted technology to ensure every verification check they run is safe, and efficient and provides the correct data. This is where Digital Identity Service Providers (IDSP) are third-party companies that provide a digital ID solution that meets the UK’s digital identity, and attributes trust framework (DIATF) set by the UK government. 

Verify 365 is one of only a handful of businesses to meet this framework and be a certified UK government provider, but what exactly does this all mean for your firm? 

With the increasing need for secure, efficient, and user-friendly identity verification processes, the DIATF offers a pathway to revolutionising how lawyers, solicitors, and conveyancers operate, should they find the right solution to the challenges they may face. Using an IDSP offers an extra comfort blanket providing security, trust and a better experience for their clients. The framework is in place for legal technology businesses to receive a government standard certification. 

Understanding The UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework

The UK’s DIATF is a government-led initiative aimed at creating a secure and trustworthy environment for digital identity services. By establishing a comprehensive set of rules, the framework ensures organisations can deliver identity verification solutions that are reliable, secure, and compliant with UK standards. The framework is in place to allow legal technology businesses to receive a government-standard certification.  

At its core, the trust framework is built on two pillars: quality in data processes and quality in management systems. Certified IDSPs are required to meet these standards to gain accreditation, enabling them to perform critical checks for schemes such as the Right to Work, Right to Rent, and DBS. 

For legal professionals, the framework facilitates smoother client interactions, reduces the risk of fraud, and eliminates time-consuming manual processes. For conveyancers validating financial data in property transactions as well as confirming client identity information, the trust framework ensures identity verification is robust, efficient, and scalable. 

The trust framework distinguishes itself by its focus on user choice and control. Unlike centralised identity systems or mandatory national identity cards, it allows individuals to create and manage their digital identities voluntarily. Users can tailor their identities for specific transactions or opt for reusable digital identities that streamline future interactions. 

Additionally, the trust framework incorporates principles of data minimisation. For example, when confirming a client’s age for purchasing age-restricted property, the system only shares necessary details—such as “over 18″—without exposing sensitive information. This feature reduces fraud risks and enhances privacy protection. 

The Benefits of an IDSP for Legal Professionals

Adopting digital identity solutions under the DIATF offers numerous advantages for the legal sector: 

– Time and Cost Savings: By digitising manual verification processes, solicitors and conveyancers can reduce administrative workloads, allowing more time for client-focused activities. 

– Enhanced Fraud Prevention: Digital identity solutions minimise the risks associated with lost or stolen physical documents, ensuring more secure transactions. 

– Compliance and Innovation: Certified digital identity systems adhere to data protection regulations and promote the development of innovative services tailored to legal practices. 

– Improved User Experience: A streamlined digital identity process enhances client satisfaction by simplifying onboarding and verification steps. 

The Role of Verify 365 in Transforming Legal Identity Checks

While the framework is predominately in place for individuals and businesses running checks like right to work and right to rent, IDSPs can also offer viable solutions to other challenges including AML and this is where Verify 365 comes into play. We are at the forefront of digital identity innovation as a certified IDSP under the DIATF. Our innovative AML & KYC client onboarding platform meets the DIATF framework, meaning our seamless, efficient digital identity checks comply with the UK government’s rigorous standards.  

As specialists in identity verification, we empower legal professionals with tools and solutions to authenticate client identities efficiently and securely. By integrating cutting-edge technologies such as biometric verification and document authentication, Verify 365 supports solicitors, conveyancers, and law firms in achieving compliance while enhancing their operational efficiency. 

Our innovative client onboarding platform enables you to validate your client’s identity using facial recognition, liveness scanning and NFC detection in a matter of minutes. Through our beautifully crafted app, your client follows the verification process step by step, validating their identity at each step with a comprehensive report available once your client has completed their check.  

We offer more than just an AML & KYC solution, offering technological solutions and checks so you can complete the whole onboarding process. We ensure every interaction is seamless, secure, and compliant and being an IDSP offers you further protection and comfort knowing our technology is UK government-certified and meets the most stringent security levels, protecting your data and elevating your firm.  

Shaping the Future of Legal Services with Digital Identity

The DIATF is a game-changer for digital ID providers and represents a significant shift for the legal sector in how identity checks are completed. The framework places large emphasis on security, efficiency, and user experience at the forefront. For lawyers, solicitors, and conveyancers, embracing digital identity solutions is no longer optional, it’s an opportunity to lead the way in a rapidly evolving landscape. 

By partnering with trusted IDSPs like Verify 365, legal professionals can future-proof their practices, build client trust, and unlock new avenues of growth and innovation. The time to act is now—embrace the trust framework, and let digital identities pave the way to a more secure and efficient future for your legal practice.