{"id":14188,"date":"2026-08-30T20:21:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T10:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/?p=14188"},"modified":"2026-08-14T23:04:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T13:04:33","slug":"uk-dvs-trust-framework-gpg45-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/uk-dvs-trust-framework-gpg45-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the UK&#8217;s Digital Verification Services (DVS) Trust Framework and How Does GPG45 Fit In?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital identity verification in the United Kingdom is governed by two closely linked concepts: the UK digital verification services (DVS) trust framework and Good Practice Guide 45 (GPG45).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Understanding how they relate to each other helps businesses choose identity verification providers with confidence and understand what level of assurance a given check actually provides.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">The Fraud Problem Behind the UK&#8217;s Push for Digital Identity Standards<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The UK isn&#8217;t formalising GPG45 and the digital verification services trust framework in a vacuum. It&#8217;s responding to a fraud problem that keeps breaking its own records.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14257\" src=\"https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uk_identity_fraud_stats_visual_1.jpg\" alt=\"uk-fraud-stads\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uk_identity_fraud_stats_visual_1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uk_identity_fraud_stats_visual_1-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uk_identity_fraud_stats_visual_1-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uk_identity_fraud_stats_visual_1-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/uk_identity_fraud_stats_visual_1-1536x1042.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Is the UK Digital Verification Services Trust Framework?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The trust framework is a rulebook published by the UK government that sets the minimum standards a digital identity service must meet to be considered reliable and secure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It covers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The roles involved in an identity check<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The privacy and security requirements providers must follow<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The certification process that allows a provider to demonstrate it meets the standards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14258\" src=\"https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blog2_inline_dvs_timeline.png\" alt=\"uk-dvs-timeline\" width=\"2200\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blog2_inline_dvs_timeline.png 2200w, https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blog2_inline_dvs_timeline-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blog2_inline_dvs_timeline-1024x224.png 1024w, https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blog2_inline_dvs_timeline-768x168.png 768w, https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blog2_inline_dvs_timeline-1536x337.png 1536w, https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blog2_inline_dvs_timeline-2048x449.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organisations\u00a0that want their identity checks to be\u00a0recognised\u00a0as meeting government standards should look for providers certified against the trust framework by an approved conformity assessment body.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Is GPG45 and How Does It Fit In?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Good Practice Guide 45 is the technical guidance referenced within the trust framework for carrying out an identity check. It sets out five elements that contribute to how confident an organisation can be in an identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14190\" src=\"https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blog2_inline_2_gpg45_elements.png\" alt=\"UK-Digital-Verification-Services-trust-framework-2\" width=\"2000\" height=\"940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blog2_inline_2_gpg45_elements.png 2000w, https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blog2_inline_2_gpg45_elements-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blog2_inline_2_gpg45_elements-1024x481.png 1024w, https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blog2_inline_2_gpg45_elements-768x361.png 768w, https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blog2_inline_2_gpg45_elements-1536x722.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Based on how these elements are combined, GPG45 defines four levels of confidence: low, medium, high, and\u00a0very high. A medium level of confidence might be reached through a straightforward document and data check, while\u00a0a high level\u00a0typically requires stronger evidence and confirmation that the identity has existed over time and genuinely belongs to the person presenting it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14189\" src=\"https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blog2_inline_1_gpg45_levels.png\" alt=\"UK-Digital-Verification-Services-trust-framework\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blog2_inline_1_gpg45_levels.png 2000w, https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blog2_inline_1_gpg45_levels-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blog2_inline_1_gpg45_levels-1024x552.png 1024w, https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blog2_inline_1_gpg45_levels-768x414.png 768w, https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blog2_inline_1_gpg45_levels-1536x828.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Digital Identity and Money Laundering Regulations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The trust framework doesn&#8217;t replace existing AML legislation. It works alongside the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">In practice, that means:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Firms subject to AML obligations can use a certified digital identity service<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">This can help meet Customer Due Diligence requirements<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The service must deliver a confidence level appropriate to the risk involved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ready to Strengthen Your Identity Verification Approach?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/namescan.io\/idverification\">NameScan&#8217;s ID Verification service<\/a> lets businesses confirm a customer&#8217;s identity in minutes rather than days, checking submitted documents against issuing-authority data and, where required, matching a live facial scan against the government-issued ID on file.<\/p>\n<p>Customers can complete the check themselves via a personalised SMS or email link, with results delivered straight to a dashboard \u2014 typically within one to two minutes \u2014 making it a practical way to <a href=\"https:\/\/namescan.io\/insights\/how-to-choose-aml-screening-software-for-smes-a-practical-buyers-guide\/\">strengthen KYC and AML compliance without adding manual review overhead.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is GPG45 a legal requirement?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:150,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GPG45 itself is guidance, but it is referenced within the UK digital verification services trust framework, which has been placed on\u00a0a statutory\u00a0footing.\u00a0Sector regulators may also require a specific GPG45 confidence level for particular use cases.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What are the four GPG45 confidence levels?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:150,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Low, medium, high, and\u00a0very high, based on the strength and validation of the identity evidence used, how well it was verified against the applicant, and any known fraud risk.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How do I know if an identity provider is certified against the trust framework?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:150,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certified providers are assessed by an approved conformity assessment body.\u00a0Organisations\u00a0can check current certifications through the published list of approved bodies referenced in the trust framework guidance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Does GPG45 replace physical document checks?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:150,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not necessarily. GPG45 sets out how evidence, including physical or digital documents, should be\u00a0validated\u00a0and verified. Many providers combine document checks with biometric and database checks to reach higher confidence levels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How does GPG45 relate to AML compliance in the UK?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:150,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UK guidance confirms digital identities that meet the trust\u00a0framework\u00a0and an appropriate GPG45 confidence level can support Customer Due Diligence obligations under UK money laundering regulations, alongside other required checks.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digital identity verification in the United Kingdom is governed by two closely linked concepts: the UK digital verification services (DVS) trust framework and Good Practice Guide 45 (GPG45). 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