Published Date : 8/15/2025Â
Yoti, a leading digital identity firm, has officially become a certified Orchestration Service Provider (OSP) under the UK’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF). This certification allows Yoti to provide integrations for businesses that want to accept digital identities from multiple providers, a move that is expected to significantly enhance the digital identity ecosystem in the UK.
Digital identity orchestration services have been identified as a key market opportunity by the UK’s Government Digital Service. The certification will enable Yoti to integrate deeply into digital ID ecosystems, just as the industry is preparing for substantial growth.
The UK has recently started enforcing its Online Safety Act, which mandates online age checks to prevent minors from accessing harmful content. Yoti Co-founder and CEO Robin Tombs believes that by the end of 2026, at least 20 million Brits over the age of 16 will likely have one or two certified reusable digital ID wallets.
Millions of UK residents will get the UK Gov ID wallet, not just minors but also company directors registering at Companies House. Many of these individuals will also have additional wallets for different purposes, including those provided by Google, Apple, Yoti, the Post Office, and Luciditi.
“Businesses will want OSPs to be able to check all the popular certified reusable digital IDs used by their UK customers,” says Tombs. “Providers of reusable digital ID wallets will need to be integrated with all the popular OSPs to ensure their ID wallet owners can prove their age or ID as widely as practical.”
The OSP certification will also allow Yoti to offer Verify gov.uk credentials, including upcoming mobile driving licences (mDLs), and accept European digital IDs. Yoti’s certification was awarded by the Kantara Initiative, a trusted organization in the digital identity space.
Other companies are also rushing to achieve OSP certification, recognizing the significant market potential and the importance of interoperability in the digital identity landscape.
Yoti’s certification is a significant milestone in the company’s journey to support the UK’s digital identity initiatives and contribute to the broader goal of enhancing online security and convenience for millions of users.Â
Q: What is an Orchestration Service Provider (OSP)?
A: An Orchestration Service Provider (OSP) is a certified entity that facilitates the integration of digital identities from multiple providers, enabling businesses to accept and verify these identities seamlessly.
Q: Why is the UK’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF) important?
A: The DIATF is important because it establishes a trusted framework for digital identity verification, ensuring that digital identities are secure, reliable, and interoperable across various services and platforms in the UK.
Q: What is the UK’s Online Safety Act and how does it relate to digital IDs?
A: The UK’s Online Safety Act mandates online age checks to prevent minors from accessing harmful content. Digital IDs play a crucial role in implementing these checks by providing secure and reliable age verification solutions.
Q: What are reusable digital ID wallets?
A: Reusable digital ID wallets are secure digital storage solutions that allow individuals to store and manage their verified identity information, which can be used across multiple services and platforms.
Q: How does Yoti’s OSP certification benefit businesses and users?
A: Yoti’s OSP certification enables businesses to integrate with multiple digital identity providers, making it easier to verify user identities. For users, it means a more convenient and secure way to prove their age or identity across various services.Â