TLDR: Thirdfort's Enhanced NFC ID Check uses ReadID for NFC passport scanning and digital signature verification to ensure authenticity, while iProov provides facial biometric technology to verify users' identities and match them to their passports. Functionality may vary if accessed through partners or resellers.
Enhanced NFC ID providers
For the Enhanced NFC ID Check, Thirdfort works with two key providers, ReadID and iProov.
ReadID
ReadID provides the NFC (Near Field Communication) scanning technology that makes the check Safe Harbour compliant. Their software is used in the initial part of the journey to facilitate the user’s ability to scan their passport.
ReadID also provides Thirdfort with access to the digital signatures required to verify the NFC-enabled
document as authentic.
iProov
iProov provides the facial biometric technology used to compare and verify whether users interacting with the Thirdfort app and undertaking the Enhanced NFC ID journey are genuine individuals, and that they match the passport provided.
This article is based on accessing Thirdfort directly via our portal. If you access Thirdfort via a partner or reseller, functionality may differ.