Identity verification

1. What does identity verification mean?
2. What three methods are used to verify identity?
3. How is identity verification done?

What does identity verification mean?

ID verification is an authentication process that compares the identity a person claims to possess with data that proves it. There are many documents that can serve as providers of this objective truth: birth certificates, social security cards, driver's licenses, and others.

What three methods are used to verify identity?

Digital identity verification methods such as biometric verification, face recognition and digital ID document verification can help companies, governments, and financial institutions verify the identity of a person online.

How is identity verification done?

Online identity verification is done by checking ID documents, using biometrics authentication, or looking at a user's digital footprint. The key is to combine as many sources as possible to be sure you are dealing with the right person – without adding too many verification steps in the customer journey (friction).