IDnow Leads European Identity Verification Providers in Compliance with New eIDAS 2.0 Regulation

IDnow Achieves eIDAS 2.0 Compliance

In a significant advancement for the field of identity verification, IDnow has announced compliance with the new eIDAS 2.0 regulations, becoming one of the first providers in Europe to achieve this milestone. The Munich-based company specializes in identity verification solutions and has recently gained certification for several of its flagship products under the ETSI 119 461 v2.1.1 standard.

This standard, developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), is recognized across Europe as a benchmark for remote identity verification. The European Commission has selected it as a compliance standard to fight money laundering concerning qualified trust services. This compliance was awarded after a strict evaluation by the accredited conformity assessment body, QSCert.

Achieving this certification positions IDnow as a leader among European players compliant with the stringent requirements of biometric verification and security essential for identity verification, particularly in light of the constantly evolving European regulations like eIDAS 2.0 and the 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6).

Strategic Importance for European Businesses

In a digital landscape where deepfakes and online fraud are escalating challenges—especially within finance, mobility, and telecommunications sectors—ETSI 119 461 v2.1.1 establishes a comprehensive framework for compliant identity verification services. This framework includes requirements for Presentation Attack Detection (PAD), Injection Attack Detection, and ensuring biometric integrity.

Armin Berghaus, the Founder and Managing Director of IDnow, emphasizes the importance of this achievement, stating, "This milestone represents more than just a technical or security success; it demonstrates a profound commitment to advancing digital onboarding in highly regulated sectors. We are proud to lead the way for compliant, secure, and seamless identity verification across all digital channels."

Future Prospects

As an early provider confirmed for compliance with the new eIDAS 2.0 requirements and the LoIP (Level of Identity Proofing) security standards, IDnow is enabling its clients to implement a range of verified identity solutions that meet both current and future regulatory requirements of the European Union. These solutions include:
1. Expert-Assisted Video Verification
2. Automated Verification
3. NFC (Near Field Communication) Verification
4. eID Card Verification
5. Verification via European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet), which all EU banks must accept by 2027.

All these services are integrated into IDnow's verification and fraud prevention platform, which combines certified biometric checks, real-time fraud detection, and seamless orchestration.

Starting 2027, it's mandated that all banks operating within Europe partner with providers certified to the ETSI 119 461 v2.1.1 standard. Thanks to IDnow's proactive compliance, their clients already benefit from assurance that their assisted, automated, and digital wallet-based solutions align with both existing and future European regulatory requirements.

Armin Berghaus concludes, "This new certification confirms IDnow's role as a trustworthy and sustainable technology partner for regulated businesses across Europe. It reflects our commitment to providing a verification and fraud prevention platform that is flexible, scalable, and perfectly suited to meet the regulatory demands as well as customer experience expectations in compliance."

As the identity verification landscape continues to evolve, IDnow's proactive approach ensures that it remains at the forefront of technological advancements and regulatory compliance in Europe.