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UK digital verification services trust framework (1.0)

AThis pre-releaseis of the next version1.0 version of the UK digital verification services (DVS) trust framework.framework, which sets rules for an organisation to follow if they want their service certified as a trustworthy DVS

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If you’re looking for other versions of the trust framework, you can also view all current and previous versions of the trust framework.

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Published 3 March 2026
Last updated 69 MarchJune 2026 + show all updates
  1. The publication has been updated to reflect that it is now in its final release, rather than in pre-release.

  2. Fixing and adding links, and rectifying formatting issues.

  3. First published.

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