With the full rollout of mandatory director identity verification under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, many UK company directors have raised valid concerns about privacy,...
With the full rollout of mandatory director identity verification under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, many UK company directors have raised valid concerns about privacy, particularly around biometric data like facial scans and central government storage via GOV.UK One Login.
These worries centre on potential risks of data breaches, misuse, or over-centralisation. While no major breaches of verification data have been reported as of January 2026, and the system is GDPR-compliant, many directors seek alternatives that minimise exposure.
The good news is that you have a choice. Using an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) like Fundsure avoids GOV.UK One Login entirely, offering greater privacy and flexibility.
Direct Verification via GOV.UK One Login
- Requires uploading photo ID and taking a selfie for biometric facial matching.
- Biometric data is processed and stored in central government systems.
- Verification details are held securely by Companies House but involve broader government infrastructure.
ACSP Verification via Fundsure
- No biometrics submitted to government. You skip One Login and its facial scans completely.
- You provide documents directly to us via secure, encrypted upload.
- We conduct checks to the same official anti-money laundering standards.
- Only minimal data is sent to Companies House: your name, date of birth, address, email for your personal code, verification date and confirmation status.
- No copies of ID documents or photos are shared with Companies House or GOV.UK.
- Your sensitive records stay with a regulated private provider, retained securely for the required period, not in a central government database.
Both methods are fully secure and compliant with UK data protection laws. The ACSP approach simply reduces reliance on large-scale government systems, giving many directors added peace of mind.
Common Questions Answered
Is my data safer with an ACSP? Both routes meet strict standards, but ACSPs limit what is shared with government bodies and avoid biometric submission entirely.
What happens to my data after verification? Companies House stores only non-public confirmation details such as verified status and date. Nothing from your ID appears on the public register. With Fundsure, we use end-to-end encryption and delete unnecessary data after legal retention periods.
Choose Privacy and Simplicity with Fundsure
If privacy concerns are holding you back, or if you have hit technical issues with One Login, our ACSP service handles everything quickly and discreetly. We accept a wide range of documents and specialise in complex cases such as non-UK residents or name changes. Get verified without the worry, or contact us for advice.