UK government adds five authentication providers to Gov.uk Verify identity management system

The Government Digital Service (GDS) said it will soon add five identity authentication providers to its Gov.uk Verify identity and access management service.

This will mean users will be able to choose their preferred option of nine suppliers when verifying their identity with the service.

“Hardworking people expect to be able to access public services at their convenience so, as part of our long-term economic plan, we are moving a first wave of 25 ‘exemplar’ services online,” said minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude.

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