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Data Security & Privacy: How We Protect Your Information

Quick Answer: ISO 27001 certified, 256-bit encryption, images automatically deleted after 7 days, UK GDPR compliant.

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What Data We Collect

From passport: Photo, full name, date of birth, document number, issue/expiry dates, nationality

From selfie: Facial image

From employer: Your email address and reference number (if provided)

How We Protect It

During upload: 256-bit encryption, secure HTTPS connection, no data stored on your device

During verification: Encrypted at rest, secure UK-based servers, access controlled, ISO 27001 certified

After verification: Images deleted after 7 days automatically, reports available for 7 days, audit logs retained 6 years (legal requirement only)

Retention Periods

Passport images: 7 days by default

Selfie photos: 7 days by default

Verification reports: 7 days (you must download)

Audit logs: 6 years (compliance requirement)

DBS checks: data is retained for 2 years on behalf of the umbrella organisation (i.e. uCheck) in accordance with DBS’s requirements.

Who Can See Your Data

During process: You (applicant), employer/landlord who invited you, TrustID verification team and TrustID's sub-processors. A list of current sub-processors can be found here: Processors - TrustID (you can just use the link rather than listing them out).

We NEVER: Sell your data, use for marketing, keep longer than necessary

Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You can: Access your data, request deletion, ask how it's used, complain to ICO, withdraw consent

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