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OfDIA Sets Priorities to Expand Digital Verification Services in UK

03 October 2025

OfDIA Sets Priorities to Expand Digital Verification Services in UK

The Office for Digital Identities and Attributes (OfDIA) set out its priorities for expanding Digital Verification Services (DVS) across the UK.

 

 

Key insights include:  

➡️ Financial Services: Work is underway to enable DVS use in regulated Know Your Customer (KYC) processes; 

➡️ MLRs: The government committed to publishing guidance clarifying how trust framework certified DVS can meet obligations under the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs); and 

➡️ Beyond Priority Sectors: While sectors including financial services lead, OfDIA is also driving adoption in other areas such as property by working with departments, regulators, and industry stakeholders. 

✅ Firms should review their digital ID&V controls, leveraging evolving technology to combat financial crime while improving the customer experience. 

 
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