Identity Verification Policy
Reasonable assurance that the assessed person is the person to whom the credential will be issued.
Purpose
reasonable assurance that the assessed person is the person to whom the credential will be issued
Scope
This policy applies to UKG personnel, contractors, subject-matter experts, assessors, decision-makers, administrators and candidates to the extent relevant to their role.
Mandatory controls
- Candidate identity information must match the credential name.
- Government identity evidence is collected only to the extent necessary and protected as confidential data.
- Material discrepancies must be resolved before certification.
- Remote examination controls should verify identity at the appropriate risk level.
- Suspected impersonation is an integrity incident and may void an assessment.
Required records
- Identity evidence reference, check result, discrepancies and resolution.
Review and control
This controlled document is reviewed at least annually and whenever there is a material legal, scheme, technology, risk or accreditation change. The English master controls; translations must be reviewed after a material English change.