LinkedIn Expands ID Verification System to Third-Party Platforms – ID Tech – FindBiometrics

LinkedIn has announced an expansion of its identity verification system, allowing verified status markers to appear on third-party websites and applications. The move enables professionals to carry their verified identity across multiple platforms where they maintain a presence, extending LinkedIn’s trust framework beyond its own network. External platforms such as Adobe’s Content Authenticity app and Behance are among the early adopters integrating the “Verified on LinkedIn” badge. UserTesting has already incorporated LinkedIn verification into its research panel management system, reporting improvements in participant authenticity and the reliability of collected feedback. Other platforms, including TrustRadius and G2, are also participating in the early rollout. LinkedIn’s verification system requires users to verify their identity through methods such as government-issued identification, professional email addresses, or verified phone numbers. The available verification options vary by country and partner, with support from companies like CLEAR in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Persona in many other countries, and DigiLocker in India. User data is protected through robust encryption protocols, including TLS for data in transit and AES for data at rest. Only the verification badge is visible to other users; underlying identification documents are handled by LinkedIn’s verification partners and are deleted in accordance with their
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