Simplified.ID the new consolidated name for Professional Office, Sanctions Search, and ValidID

Privacy Policy

Table of Contents

1. Summary

This is the privacy statement for Simplified.ID Ltd. This statement details how Simplified.ID Ltd, its subsidiaries, branches or representative offices, websites, services, and any 3rd party providers collect, use, secure, transfer and share your information.

Simplified.ID is a provider of Software as a Service (SAS) solutions.

The company’s address is

45 Market Street
Hoylake
Wirral
CH47 2BQ

The company’s Data Protection Registration number is Z2234431

2. Classes of data collected and processed

As a company we mainly provide SAS services as a result we primarily collect and process data in relation to the following data subjects;

  1. Customers & Suppliers of Simplified.ID Ltd(Users data)
  2. Data belonging to Users Customers
  3. Data belonging to Employees and prospective Employees/Applicants

The type and amount of data that is collected, is different in relation to these three groups of “data subjects”.

Users/SuppliersUsers CustomersEmployees/Applicants
Full nameFull nameFull name
AddressGenderAddress
Contact numbersDate of birthNationality
Company statusNationalityDate of birth
Email addressesAddressPrevious address
IndustryPrevious addressesEmail address
Payment history with Simplified.ID LtdCredit/Debit card numberContact numbers
Anonymised system usage activityContact numbersEmployment History
IP addressPassportPassport number
BrowserDriving licenceDriving licence number
Operating systemNational insurance numberBank details
Search termsNationalitySalary details
Referring URLsVisa number if applicableCredit history
Analytics on how the services are usedNational Health service numberHealth information
Functional system cookiesElectricity (MPAN) number 
Anonymised tracking cookiesBank details 
Business credit historyCompany Directorships 
Regulatory historyProperty title information 
 Live facial image 

3. How we collect this data?

Users/SuppliersUsers CustomersEmployees/Applicants
From the user through the websiteFrom the user through the platformFrom the individual through the website
During conversations over the phoneCompanies HouseDuring conversations over the phone
EmailLocal GovernmentEmail
PostCredit reference agenciesPost
Companies HouseData suppliersData Suppliers
Data SuppliersUse of a smart app Simplified.IDCredit reference agencies
Credit reference agencies Recruitment agencies
Relevant regulators Job Centre
  Training providers
  Health Professionals

In addition, we may also gather information, only in relation to Users, from our key accounts, where there is a contractual relationship for us to supply our goods and services to their members/users at which point they then become our Users. Consent is supplied to the key account by the user for this transfer to take place.

4. Why do we collect this data?

The reasons we collect information is different depending on the types of “data subject”

Users/SuppliersUsers CustomersEmployees/Applicants
Assess the suitability of the serviceCompliance with user’s regulatory obligations in respect of;Assess the suitability of the applicant
To enable the smooth operation of the serviceMoney Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017To administer the employee/employer relationship
Administer and manage the accountProceeds of Crime Act 2002Pay salary
Collect payments and manage billingFinancial Sanctions legislation as part of the Policing and Crime ActDue diligence
Prevent fraud and financial crime4th Money Laundering DirectiveManage effective communications
Manage communicationsUsers request/authorityEnsure contractual obligations are met
Ensure contractual obligations are metDue diligenceCompliance & regulatory obligations
Compliance with regulatory obligationsTo compare live facial image with photo on passport and/or Driving licenceAbsentee due to sickness
System auditing  
System optimisation  
Communicate system notifications  
Communicate features and upgrades  
Communicate other products and services offered within the system and by the company  
Due diligence  

5. Lawful basis of processing

The lawful basis of processing is based on the “data subject” as detailed below:

Users/SuppliersUsers CustomersEmployees/Applicants
Consent – We will process your data to tell you about our services and improve the service we give to you.Legal Obligation – Data is processed in order that the User can comply with their regulatory obligations.Consent – We may process your data to tell you about any opportunities that may be of interest to you.
Contract – We will process your data to perform the necessary actions to deliver our commitment under the contract we have with you.Contract – Data is processed so that the User can fulfil the obligations under the contract they have with the customer.Contract – We will process your data to perform necessary actions to deliver our commitment under the contract we have with you.
Legal Obligation – We will process your data to comply with our regulatory obligations.Legitimate Interest – We may process the data to defend a legal claim made against us.Legal Obligation – We will process your data to comply with our regulatory obligations.
Legitimate Interest – We may process your data for market research, analysis of system performance and statistical analysis,Legitimate Interest – We may process the data to improve the functionality, accuracy and reliability of the system, for the benefit of the User and their Customers.Special Category – We may process health data if you are absent due to sickness or injury.
Legitimate Interest – We may process your data to defend a legal claim made against us. Legitimate Interest – We may process your data for market research, analysis of system performance and statistical analysis, or to defend a legal claim made against us.

Legitimate Interest – We may process your data to keep you informed you about upgrades to the system. We may also contact you about complimentary goods and services we as a company supply that we think may be of benefit to you.

  

6. Data sharing

Simplified.ID Ltd, will only share User data, and Employees/Applicants data with its partners and agents, in order to fulfil its obligations under the contract it has with them and to satisfy the Legal Obligation requirement.

Simplified.ID Ltd will only share Users customer data with its partners in order to carry out the various checks and screens that are required under the Users Legal Obligation requirement and in accordance with fulfilling the contractual obligations.

Simplified.ID Ltd may share data with prospective/future employers, with government bodies, local and central authorities, third-party companies offering employee benefits, financial institutions, and if necessary, legal representatives.

Nothing in this document will prevent Simplified.ID Ltd from making any disclosure of data as required by law or by any competent authority.

Simplified.ID Ltd does not share any data for any other reason other than what is stated above.

In respect of data that is shared as above, Simplified.ID Ltd contractually requires all service providers and/or recipients, to safeguard the privacy and security of personal information they process on our behalf and authorise them to use or disclose the information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf or comply with legal requirements.

Simplified.ID Ltd reserve the right to transfer your information in the event of a sale or transfer (wholly or partially) of our business or assets, with reasonable efforts on the acquirer to protect/use the information consistent with this statement.

7. How long do we keep information?

In respect of Users/Supplier data:

We only keep information for the amount of time necessary to fulfil the contractual obligation.

We will keep information for an extended period of time in relation to our Legal Obligation, but we will only keep the necessary information for this purpose.

In respect of Employee data:

We only keep information, for the amount of time necessary, to fulfil the contractual obligation.

We will keep information, for an extended period of time, in relation to our Legal Obligation, but we will only keep the necessary information for this purpose.

We will keep data, for an extended period of time, so that we can provide any necessary references required by the data subject.

This data will not be processed for any other reason beyond the term of employment.

In respect of User Customer data:

We will keep User Customer data for as long as the User deems it necessary under the terms of their privacy policy and in accordance with their data retention requirements under the legal basis of processing between them and their customers. Simplified.ID Ltd provides all the necessary tools and features within the system to enable Users to manage their data obligations as they require.

8. International Transfers

Simplified.ID Ltd stores its data within the United Kingdom, if any data is transferred from the United Kingdom it will not be beyond the EEA unless prior notice has been duly served on the user.

9. Data Subject Rights

The following outlines the rights that you hold in respect of the processing of your data by Simplified.ID Ltd.

Some of the rights may not apply or have limitations based on the legal basis of processing that is taking place.

9.1. Right to be informed

All Data Subjects of Simplified.ID Ltd will be informed that Simplified.ID Ltd is processing their data and what legal basis that data is being processed under.

It is the Users sole responsibility to inform their customers of the data processing, reasons, and rights, as a result of that data being with Simplified.ID Ltd.

9.2. Right of Access & Correction

All Users have the right to access all of the data about them which is being processed by Simplified.ID Ltd. All data processed by Simplified.ID Ltd is held within the Users account on the system. As a result, all Users can correct any information held about them that is incorrect, using this facility.

9.3. Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

All Data Subjects have the right to be forgotten in relation to any data collected and processed as a result of the Consent basis of processing. If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us so that we can ensure your requirements are met.

9.4. Right to restrict processing

All Data Subjects have the right to restrict the processing of data held by Simplified.ID Ltd to limit the activities it can carry out in relation to the Consent Basis of processing.

If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us so that we can ensure your requirements are met.

9.5. Right to Object (Right to withhold Consent)

All Data Subjects have the Right to Object or withhold consent to the processing of their data under the Consent basis of processing as detailed in the “Lawful basis of processing” table above.

If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us so that we can ensure your requirements are met.

10. Rights relating to Users, Customer data

The rights relating to data held by Simplified.ID Ltd in relation to Users Customer data may differ from those stated above. However, those rights should be detailed and enforced by the User in accordance with their agreement between them and their customer.

Simplified.ID Ltd cannot dictate or enforce those rights on the User, however Simplified.ID Ltd will provide any and all practicable assistance to enable the User to fulfil their obligations under that agreement and any legal obligation.

11. How we protect Personal Data

The security of personal data is extremely important to Simplified.ID Ltd, as a company we are committed to protecting the information we collect store and process. We maintain administrative, technical and physical safeguards designed to protect the data you provide, or we collect, against accidental, unlawful or unauthorised destruction, loss, alteration, access, disclosure or use.

We use TLS encryption in transit and AES encryption at rest on our system from which we transfer and receive personal data.

Simplified.ID Ltd stores data only for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which the data is collected, unless otherwise required or authorised by applicable law.

Simplified.ID Ltd takes appropriate measures to destroy or permanently de-identify any data it is instructed to remove from the system as required by the User or legal authority.

12. Use of Cookies

We use Cookies to control some of the activity within the site such as your credentials and storing collective processes as you carry out activities within the site. This type of activity is essential when using our site. Anyone preventing the use of these types of Cookies will be unable to use the system.

Cookies are also sometimes used to improve the website experience of a visitor to a website. We may sometimes use cookies on this website to record aggregate statistical information about the visitors to our site and the use that our visitors make of the website. When collected this information is used by us to improve our website and further enhance the visitor experience and, may be shared with advertisers. Please note that no personally identifiable information is recorded.

We may also use the cookies to gather information about your general internet use to further assist us in developing or website. Where used, these cookies are downloaded to your computer automatically. This cookie file is stored on the hard drive of your computer. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer’s hard drive and then stored there and transferred to us where appropriate to help us to improve our website and the service that we provide to you.

All computers have the ability to decline cookies. You can easily decline or remove cookies from your computer using the settings within the Internet Options section in your computer control panel. Please note declining essential system Cookies will render the site unusable for you.

Our third-party suppliers may also use cookies on their websites. We have no control over this and you should review the privacy policy of any third-party supplier that you visit as a result of a link on this website.

13. Updates to this statement

From time to time this statement may be updated in light of regulatory changes or changes in the manner or way in which Simplified.ID Ltd operates in relation to its data. With this in mind we suggest you review this statement at regular intervals. If any changes are significant we will endeavour to notify you and ensure your ongoing consent and/or acceptance.

14. Feedback or Questions relating to this statement

For any enquiries relating to this statement Simplified.ID Ltd can be contacted in the following ways:

Address:

Mr Chris Clare, Data Protection Officer
Simplified.ID Ltd
45 Market Street
Hoylake
Wirral
CH47 2BQ

Telephone: 0151 633 2871

Email: Info@Simplified.ID

Simplified.ID helps organisations meet compliance and verification requirements with secure, evidence-based technology.


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Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)

Our Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reports provide a deeper level of analysis for higher-risk clients, complex ownership structures, or international transactions.


Simplified.ID’s EDD service helps organisations demonstrate a proactive, compliant approach to AML and CTF regulations — giving you full visibility over the entities you do business with.

Global Enhanced Due Diligence Reports

from £495.00 Comprehensive due diligence investigations covering ownership verification, source of funds, adverse media checks, sanctions screening, and reputational risk assessment.

Custom EDD Reporting

Price on application Tailored EDD reports can be structured to meet specific regulatory or jurisdictional requirements, including ESG risk and anti-bribery assessments.

Included Features

  • In-depth analysis of beneficial ownership and control structures

  • Global sanctions and PEP screening

  • Adverse media and reputational background checks

  • Optional inclusion of ESG and modern slavery indicators

  • Delivered as a detailed PDF report with full data references

Additional Options

  • Integration with existing AML workflows

  • API connection for automatic EDD triggers

  • Volume discounts available for firms requiring ongoing high-risk screening

To discuss your organisation’s EDD requirements or request a sample report, contact our compliance team.

All prices are subject to VAT unless stated.

Contact us to discuss your compliance needs and discover how Simplified.ID can help you.

DBS Check Pricing

Our DBS Screening services form a key part of your safeguarding and compliance processes — ensuring you make informed recruitment decisions and protect vulnerable groups.

Simplified.ID provides fast, secure, and fully auditable DBS checks suitable for organisations of all sizes.

Basic DBS Check

£38.30 per report (includes VAT) Confirms unspent convictions or conditional cautions — ideal for general employment checks.

Standard DBS Check

£38.30 per report (includes VAT) Discloses both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings — suitable for positions of trust or responsibility.

Enhanced DBS Check

Price on application Includes all Standard Check information, plus any relevant details held by local police forces. Required for roles involving children or vulnerable adults.

Included Features

  • Secure online processing with audit-ready results

  • Identity verification integrated within Simplified.ID

  • Legally compliant with UK Government DBS standards

  • Options for single or bulk submissions

Additional Options

  • Bulk screening for existing databases

  • Low-code API integration for seamless onboarding systems

  • Volume pricing available for regular or multi-site employers

For Enhanced DBS checks or multi-user accounts, please contact us to discuss your requirements

All DBS prices include VAT.

Contact us to discuss your compliance needs and discover how Simplified.ID can help you.

Company Lookup Pricing

At Simplified.ID, our Company Lookup services give you instant access to verified company information, director details, and ownership structures, including Persons with Significant Control (PSCs).

Integrated directly into our compliance platform and available via API, these searches streamline your KYC, CDD and AML processes — helping you perform due diligence efficiently and with complete confidence.

Standard Company Lookup

£0.30 per company search Instantly retrieve key company details, including registration status, directors, shareholders & associated companies. Perfect for everyday compliance and onboarding.

Enhanced Company Lookup

£5.00 per company search Comprehensive company overview. Includes in-depth company data such as group structure, credit risk and rating, along with CCJ history, trading addresses, and full financial statements — ideal for regulated or higher-risk clients.

NEW - Company Lookup Monitor

£50.00 per year Automatically monitor registered companies for any changes to directors, shareholders, or ownership structure. Receive alerts instantly within your Simplified.ID account.

Included Benefits

  • Time Saving – Automatic monitoring and notifications, no manual checking.

  • Sanctions and PEP screening options available for directors and shareholders

  • Annual monitoring available for continued compliance assurance

  • Volume pricing and multi-company monitoring packages are available for large organisations.

    All prices are exclusive of VAT.

    Contact us to discuss your compliance needs and discover how Simplified.ID can help you.

Identity Verification (KYC)

At Simplified.ID, our Know Your Customer (KYC) & Customer Due Diligence (CDD) checks are designed to help organisations confidently verify the identity of individuals in line with UK and global AML regulations.

Our pricing is simple, scalable, and fully transparent — ensuring you only pay for what you need while maintaining compliance across every client interaction.

Basic Identity Check

£2.50 per check Instantly verify an individual’s name, address, and date of birth against trusted data sources, including Electoral Roll, Mortality and financial databases.

Enhanced Identity Check

£3.00 per check A more thorough check. Includes all basic verification plus deeper verification using additional data points, such as Credit Active, National Insurance and Documents. Ideal for higher-risk clients or regulated industries.

NEW – Global Passport NFC Chip Verification with Fraud Analysis

£1.00 per check (or £0.50 when added to an identity check) A next-generation ID solution which reads biometric chip data and performs document fraud analysis for maximum assurance.

NEW - Driving Licence Verification

£0.50 per check Confirms driver’s licence legitimacy directly against official records. This check can also confirms entitlements and endorsements.

CCJ, IVA & Bankruptcy Check

£0.50 per check Identify financial or legal restrictions associated with your client.

Age Verification (18+)

£0.50 per check Instantly confirm an individual’s age through reliable data sources.

MRZ Passport & Driving licence checks

£0.40 per check MRZ validation checks digits in the ICAO MRZ for authenticity, quickly and accurately, through an algorithm document validation calculation.

Included Benefits

  • Fully compliant with UK JMLSG guidance

  • Real-time verification and reporting

  • Optional integration with Sanctions & PEP monitoring

  • Transparent per-check pricing — no setup fees or hidden costs

  • Single point API

  • Full and comprehensive audit trail

Bulk and API-based screening options are available for larger organisations.

All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Contact us to discuss your compliance needs and discover how Simplified.ID can help you.

PEP Screening & Monitoring

At Simplified.ID, we understand the importance of identifying and managing Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) within your client base. Our pricing is transparent, simple, and designed to support organisations of all sizes in maintaining full regulatory compliance.

Our PEP screening solutions combine speed, accuracy, and affordability — giving you access to reliable data and automated monitoring that adapts as client statuses change.

Day 1 PEP & Adverse Media Search

£0.40 per search Instantly screen individuals against our global PEP database to identify potential risk before onboarding.

Day 1 Blended PEP© & Adverse Media Search

£0.60 per search Instantly screen individuals against our unique multi-source global PEP database to give additional coverage to identify potential risk before onboarding.

PEP & Adverse Media Search & Monitor

(12-Month Subscription): £2.00 per individual, per year Stay compliant with ongoing monitoring — our system automatically flags any changes to PEP status throughout the year.

Included Benefits

  • Real-time updates and alerts for PEP status changes

  • Continuous monitoring for 12 months per individual

  • Seamless integration with Sanctions and AML screening

  • Single point API available

  • Unlimited users, no extra charge

  • Free PDF downloads, data exports, free life time audit trails

  • Global PEP database coverage

Bulk pricing and volume-based discounts are available for large organisations and multi-network compliance partners.

All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Contact us to discuss your compliance needs and discover how Simplified.ID can help you.

Sanction Searches

At Simplified.ID, transparency and integrity underpin everything we do.  Our platform is scalable, enabling us to offer Enterprise, SME and pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) pricing. Our PAYG pricing is clear, consistent, and publicly available. SME and Enterprise pricing discounts available on request.

Our comprehensive sanctions compliance packages start from just £90 + VAT per year, including:

Automatic re-screening

Regardless how many times the various sanctions lists change, your client data is automatically re-screened and any alerts flagged for your review, at no extra cost for the life of your membership. Resulting in only new clients incurring a one-off charge, going forward.

100 free sanctions search credits

Perfect for screening your first 100 clients. As long as your client does not change their name or address, you only pay once to screen them.

Access multiple jurisdictions

With the flexibility to customise according to your requirements.

Additional search tools & De-duping

Additional integrated tools, allowing users to link directors and shareholders to corporate client screens. Also, we automatically flag client names against your previous searches to prevent multiple unnecessary searches and costs.

Additional searches: £0.10 per search (minimum bundle of 100).


Annual Membership: £90.00 per year (+VAT).

All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Bulk pricing and multi-network incentives are available for large organisations and compliance partners.

Contact us to discuss your compliance needs and discover how Simplified.ID can help you.