One Trust Layer, Multiple Possibilities
Verification, Digital Identity, and signing work together on the same trust foundation. After an identity is verified, it stays connected to the interactions that follow.
What connects it all
The Verified Identity Is the Platform
- Each verified identity becomes a reusable Digital Identity, ready to support future interactions with an established level of assurance.
- Verify your identity once and use it for digital signing. Your Digital Identity stays ready for future interactions within Privy and connected services.
Four Layers Working as One
Each layer works together. There is no part of the Privy experience stands alone.
| Layer | Identity Verification | Digital Signature | Digital Identity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity LayerEstablishes a verified Digital Identity with a defined level of assurance. Ready to support the interactions that follow.Levels: Unverified and Verified. |  |  | |
| Action LayerConnects each action to the identity behind it; whether signing an agreement, approving a request, or accessing a service.Every action stays linked to who performed it. | | | |
| Evidence LayerKeeps a lasting record of what happened, when it happened, who was responsible, and the checks behind it.Ready for review, audit, or dispute resolution. | | | |
| Governance LayerProvides the controls behind the platform, covering security, certificate operations, and privacy practices.Independently audited. See Trust & Security. | | | |
In practice
See How It Works in One Flow
Step 1
A Person Joins Your Platform
They complete document and biometric checks to verify their identity. Once verified, their Digital Identity is established and ready to reuse.
Step 2
They Sign Something That Matters
The agreement is connected to the Digital Identity already established. There is no need to verify again; the record shows who signed and the identity behind the signature.
Step 3
They Return or Access Another Platform
The same Digital Identity can be reused to sign in again or access another platform that trusts Privy. Its established level of assurance carries forward.
Verified identity means less repetition and a smoother path forward.
The Three Core Solutions
Sign
Privy Digital Signature
Brings accountability to digital actions.
“Can we trust who performed this action, and what happened?”
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Verify
Privy Identity Verification
Confirms who a person really is.
“Is this really the person they claim to be?”
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Identity
Privy Digital Identity
Keeps verified identity ready to reuse.
“Can we rely on this identity again without starting from zero?”
Explore Digital Identity
Digital Trust for Diverse Business Contexts
Explore how verification, Digital Identity, and signing work together for different business needs.
The problem
Customers expect fast and seamless onboarding. However, an identity still needs to be verified and every critical action needs a clear record.
What Privy does
Privy verifies the applicant and establishes a reusable Digital Identity, as well as connecting agreements and approvals to that identity.
Every action stays linked to a verified identity with a record ready for audit or dispute.
The workflow
Step 1
Applicant Applies
They begin onboarding through your app, website, or assisted channel.
Step 2
Identity Verified
Document, biometric, and watchlist checks confirm who they are.
Step 3
Agreement Signed
The verified identity is connected to the agreement they sign.
Step 4
Evidence Recorded
Each action is recorded with who did it, when it happened, and the authority behind it.
What changes
Smoother onboarding with fewer repeated checks- Fraud risks identified earlier in the process
- Clear agreement records ready for review
Products involved
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