European identity verification platform provider, IDnow, has recently announced that its flagship products have achieved the ETSI 119 461 v2.1.1 certification, a technical standard considered a compliance benchmark for remote identity verification.
Developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), this certification has been chosen to become a standard for AML-compliant ID verification for qualified trust services and the upcoming AML regulation.
Securing the ETSI 119 461 v2.1.1 certification marks IDnow as one of the pioneering providers in Europe, meeting stringent biometric and security standards essential for compliant identity verification, aligning with current evolving European regulations.
The significance of compliance
As deepfakes and advanced forms of online fraud continue to increase across the continent, particularly in sectors like finance, telecommunications, and mobility, this ETSI 119 461 v2.1.1 standard provides a framework for compliant identity verification services, including biometric integrity assurance and presentation attack detection.
This achievement signifies a significant technical and security milestone, enabling IDnow to offer advanced digital onboarding in most regulated European countries.
Moving forward
With the new certification, IDnow can provide customers with several compliant identity verification solutions, including automated identity verification, expert-led video ID verification, NFC (Near Field Communication) verification, electronic ID card (eID) verification, or EU Digital Identity (EUDI) wallet verification.
Each of these options is supported by IDnow’s ID verification and fraud prevention platform, which utilizes certified biometric checks, seamless orchestration, and real-time fraud prevention to deliver high-quality solutions for customers across Europe.
Further insights into IDnow
Based in Germany, IDnow aspires to transform trust into a powerful asset in the digital world. The company focuses on AI and SaaS technologies to enhance security, effectively combat fraud, and ensure compliance.
Its portfolio of digital identity and fraud prevention solutions enables IDnow to establish, maintain, and enrich trust throughout the customer journey.
Currently, IDnow has offices in Germany, France, and the UK, and is backed by esteemed institutional investors such as Seventure Partners and Corsair Capital.
