Sometimes this stolen data, commonly gleaned from online banking and retail websites,\u00a0is used to apply for jobs and run fraudulent background checks. In remote-first and virtual hiring environments, it\u2019s more important than ever to maintain high security and verify that your candidates are who they say they are with secure background screening, whether they\u2019re in Canada or based abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adding biometric identity screening, like\u00a0Certn identity verification<\/a>, to your pre-employment screening process before a background check can help you hire a remote and global workforce compliantly and with more confidence. It may also help improve your background check turnaround time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Certn’s pre-employment identity verification caleld OneID<\/a> uses biometric facial recognition technology via a simple online user experience to verify identity instantly. Our verification supports over 13,000+ government-issued identity documents (e.g., passports, drivers licences, photo ID cards, and more), including documents in non-Latin character alphabets. It even supports 45 languages and dialects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the financial services industry the ID verification process is known as the mandatory Know Your Customer (KYC) process. We’ve got a product for this, too. Our Certn ID<\/a> biometric identity screening service is also suitable for KYC \u2014 it adheres to compliance requirements for KYC and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance set out by Canada\u2019s FINTRAC and European regulators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Identity verification confirms a person\u2019s identity. There are two main types of identity verification: knowledge-based authentication <\/strong>and biometric identity screening or biometric authentication.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) establishes identity by asking users to provide correct answers to a series of personal questions. It’s commonly used in online and offline authentication processes to grant access to sensitive information, accounts, or services. The information requested as part of KBA verification may be static or dynamic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Static Personal Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Static personal information includes things like your date of birth, your social insurance or social security number, or the name of your first pet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dynamic Personal Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Examples of dynamic personal information, things that are more likely to change over time, include your address or the last purchase on a credit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n KBA offers a relatively simple and user-friendly way to verify identity, especially in online environments where face-to-face interactions are not possible. However, it’s important to note that KBA isn’t foolproof and may be susceptible to various security risks, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To enhance security and mitigate these risks, organizations often supplement knowledge-based authentication with additional authentication factors, such as biometric authentication, two-factor authentication (2FA), or multi-factor authentication (MFA). These additional layers of security help strengthen the overall authentication process and reduce the likelihood of unauthorized access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Biometric identity screening, or biometric authentication, replaces legacy KBA, one-time passwords, and email authentication. Biometric authentication verifies the identity of an individual by matching unique biometric features such as retina scans, fingerprinting, and facial recognition. Biometric identity screening plays a crucial role in pre-employment screening and other applications such as in border control, law enforcement, banking, healthcare, and access control systems, where ensuring accurate and secure identification is paramount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The biometric facial recognition technology in OneID<\/a> and Certn ID<\/a> verifies the person\u2019s identity instantly by matching their government-issued ID with a real-time selfie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our identity verification solutions also rely on practices such as liveness detection for anti-spoofing. We also have a team dedicated to ensuring the technology’s accuracy and handling exceptions requiring manual review, so you can have even more confidence that a person is who they claim to be. In other words, if you handle hiring, you can trust OneID. OneID is a fast and convenient way to verify candidates are who they say they are from the start, before fraud or data entry errors cause delays to your background check turnaround times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Biometric identity screening offers several advantages over traditional forms of identification, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Again, biometric identity screening is a process that uses unique physical or behavioural characteristics to verify an individual’s identity. Instead of relying on traditional forms of identification such as passwords or ID cards, biometric screening utilizes biological traits that are specific to each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The biometric facial recognition technology in Certn’s products verifies the person\u2019s identity instantly by comparing their government-issued ID with a real-time selfie to ensure it matches. The individual\u2019s name is also compared against the name on their ID. Talk about convenient ID verification!<\/p>\n\n\n Identity verification is the first step in making sure that the candidate you\u2019re running background screening on is who they say they are. Biometric identity screening as part of your background check and hiring process has three main benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Identity verification sets the foundation for any background check by verifying exactly who candidates are from the start, preventing bad actors from causing damage. Since our lives are increasingly online, it\u2019s more important than ever to be vigilant about biometric identity screening as part of your background screening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Credence Background Screening<\/a> found that a quarter of job applications contain inaccurate information. This misrepresentation could lead to a negligent hiring lawsuit. Certn\u2019s instant identity verification is the first step in the\u00a0Certn background check process<\/a>, and its biometric authentication can give you added peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to mitigating identity fraud, identity verification can help speed up the background check process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Not all time consuming mistakes are malicious. For example, done the old way, identity verification through manual data entry might lead to transcription errors (or transposing first and middle names) that could cause delays in the background screening process and require your candidate to show up in person to verify their identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A biometric identity screening process supported by a mobile-friendly, intuitive user experience also helps prevent errors in background check applications by automating the verification process with data extraction, data pre-fill, and automated document matching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n OneID removes the back and forth that comes with requesting documents or extra vetting for identity verification the manual way. After all, who has a scanner or printer these days?! <\/p>\n\n\n\n The manual way, identity verification is done by scanning and emailing identity documents, or worse: having candidates wait in line at the post office or police station. Biometric identity screening, like Certn\u2019s OneID, is easier for the user and more secure than legacy solutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your candidates deserve a fast, easy, mobile-friendly experience. To invite your candidate to complete a OneID verification, all you need is their email address. <\/p>\n\n\n\nTypes of Identity Verification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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