Pearson VUE, the pioneer in computer-based testing, and IDEMIA, the pioneer in Augmented Identity, have partnered to develop and deploy enhanced ID verification solutions across Pearson VUE’s robust range of secure global test delivery options, used by leading organisations around the world.
This partnership aligns two market leaders in their pursuit of effective and accurate identity verification for both remote and in-person testing, which further expands Pearson VUE’s ability to protect the integrity and value of high-stakes exams.
Prevents identity manipulation
IDEMIA’s in-person verification technology is currently being piloted for use in Pearson VUE’s highly secure Professional CentresPearson VUE has selected IDEMIA’s identity verification technology for its remote online testing offering. Test-takers simply scan their physical driver’s license or government-issued ID during their exam check-in process. Those credentials are then instantly compared against the data in IDEMIA’s identity document library. IDEMIA technology validates the authenticity of the identification used, efficiently authorising the candidate and helping to prevent identity manipulation.
Additionally, IDEMIA’s in-person verification technology is currently being piloted for use in Pearson VUE’s highly secure Professional Centres. This solution uses a physical device to scan a test-taker’s government-issued identification document and automatically checks multiple security features embedded in the document to ensure it is not counterfeit or altered in any way.
Pearson VUE and IDEMIA are showcasing these new applications of enhanced ID verification, using Pearson VUE’s new online proctoring solution, OnVUE, at the annual Association of Test Publishers conference in Orlando, Florida.
Additional security and authorisation
The ability to evaluate the validity of government-issued IDs brings additional security and authorisation levels to prevent fraud in high-stakes exams"Peter Pascale, global vice president of product at Pearson VUE, said: “The power of working with IDEMIA is that they help us expand how we validate candidates’ identities. The ability to quickly evaluate the validity of global government-issued identification documents brings additional security and authorisation levels to prevent fraud in high-stakes exams.”
“As the global leader in identity security, IDEMIA is pleased to provide the highest level of identity verification for Pearson VUE’s testing solutions,” said Matt Thompson, Senior Vice President, Civil Identity, IDEMIA Identity & Security N.A.
“IDEMIA’s proven physical and digital identity solutions bring a new level of security to computer-based testing. By partnering with a known leader like Pearson VUE, IDEMIA further increases its leadership in identity proofing and authentication.”
