Post Office EasyID 3.68.0

Prove and protect your identity with Post Office EasyID

EasyID from Post Office provides a secure and convenient method to validate your identity both online and in person, offering validation with numerous UK establishments. Recognized by the UK Government as proof of identity and age (excluding alcohol-related verification), Post Office stands as a trusted entity relied upon by millions for their identity authentication requirements. The platform now extends its services digitally, allowing for swift and secure verification processes.

Empowering users to disclose information selectively, EasyID facilitates the sharing of only necessary details, ensuring control over personal data remains in the hands of the user.

With EasyID you can:

• Verify your identity with a multitude of organizations online and in person
• Authenticate your age online and in person (excluding alcohol-related proof)
• Safely store and share staff ID cards, health test results, and other pertinent information issued by third parties
• Access online accounts securely with enhanced protection

Create your EasyID in minutes

1. Set up an account security measure by adding a phone number and creating a 5-digit PIN
2. Complete face scanning using your phone's camera for account verification purposes
3. Add personal details effortlessly to your EasyID by scanning a government-approved ID document (e.g., passport, driving license, PASS card, or national ID cards from over 200 countries and territories)

Users have the autonomy to select which particulars to disclose and when. Emphasis is placed on encouraging businesses to request only essential information.

Keeping your details safe

Rest assured that Post Office prioritizes the protection of your personal information. Leveraging the expertise of identity specialists Yoti for identity validation and data encryption, EasyID ensures that any added data is securely encoded into an unreadable format. This information remains safely stored on your device, accessible solely by you through a PIN or fingerprint scan.

Your details are inaccessible to Post Office without express authorization, preventing any mining or resale of user data to external parties. Moreover, there are no charges associated with utilizing EasyID; instead, fees are directed towards businesses employing EasyID for personal data verification.