VICTORIA, BC –April 22, 2026 – Certn, a background screening platform serving more than 20,000 teams worldwide, today announced it has achieved official re-certification under the UK’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF) Gamma framework as a certified Identity Service Provider (IDSP). Certn is listed on the official DIATF register at gov.uk.
The DIATF Gamma framework sets the UK’s highest standard for digital identity verification. All certified IDSPs were required to complete the upgrade from the previous Beta framework by end of March to maintain their status. Certn met the deadline, and went further, expanding its certified identity profiles to include a wide range of GPG45 High confidence levels, which are required to conduct DBS Enhanced and Standard checks.
With the certification in place, Certn now runs its own in-house identity verification for Enhanced DBS on CertnCentric. UK employers can run Enhanced DBS checks entirely through CertnCentric, with identity verification powered by Certn’s own certified process. Candidates complete verification on web or via the MyCertn mobile app, with NFC document scanning available for eligible documents and document flows suited to a range of situations.
Running identity verification in-house means Certn can now resolve issues faster, reduce failed sessions, and improve the experience for both employers and candidates directly. No third-party dependency. No waiting on someone else’s roadmap.
“Meeting the DIATF Gamma standard and expanding into GPG45 High confidence profiles means Certn can now support the most demanding identity verification requirements in the UK. By bringing this capability directly into CertnCentric, we’re removing unnecessary friction, improving reliability, and helping customers move from verification to completed checks faster than ever.” — Byron Alvord, Director, Product Management
Certn’s DIATF Gamma certification covers GPG45 Medium confidence, required for UK right to work and DBS Basic checks, and a full range of GPG45 High confidence profiles, including single and multi-document verification flows.
UK employers looking to run Enhanced DBS checks on CertnCentric can book a sales demo or or speak with their Customer Success Manager.
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