Supplementary code for Disclosure and Barring Service digital identity checks (1.0)

This is the pre-release of the 1.0 publication of the supplementary code for Disclosure and Barring Service digital identity checks. It has been published for business readiness purposes. It sets out rules for digital verification services supporting Registered Bodies and Responsible Organisations to conduct identity verification as part of Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

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