ATTICS International Learner Identification Policy & Procedure

These policies are developed exclusively for ATTICS International. Any copying, sharing, or reuse without written consent is not permitted.

Purpose

ATTICS International is committed to ensuring that every learner, candidate, and certification applicant is accurately identified and verified throughout training, assessment, examination, and certification processes.

The purpose of this policy is to establish a secure and consistent learner identification procedure to prevent impersonation, protect examination integrity, and maintain stakeholder confidence.

Scope

This policy applies to:

It covers identification procedures during:

Policy Statement

ATTICS International shall:

Identification Requirements

Learners must provide valid government-issued photo identification, such as:

The name on the identification document must match the registration record.

International Identification Document Acceptance

ATTICS International accepts government-issued photo identification from any country, with verification procedures accounting for different document formats and security features, and secondary verification methods available where primary documents are unavailable due to legitimate circumstances.

Learner Registration Procedure

Identification at Examination or Assessment

Biometric Verification Options

Where permitted by local regulations and practical for implementation, biometric verification methods including facial recognition or fingerprint scanning may supplement document-based identification for high-stakes examinations, with appropriate data protection safeguards and candidate consent obtained.

Online and Remote Verification

For online learning and examinations:

Multi-Factor Remote Identity Verification

Remote identity verification employs at least two-factor authentication combining document verification, live facial matching against the submitted ID, and knowledge-based authentication questions, with verification sessions recorded and retained for audit purposes in compliance with data protection requirements.

Handling Identification Discrepancies

If identity cannot be confirmed:

Discrepancy Resolution Protocol

Identification discrepancies trigger a standardized investigation protocol including document authenticity checks, registration record review, and where necessary, verification with issuing authorities, with temporary suspension of assessment participation until resolution and formal notification to the learner of investigation outcomes.

Data Protection

All identification records are:

Responsibilities

Learners

Invigilators & Centre Staff

Quality & Certification Team

Identity Verification Technology Standards

All digital identity verification technologies must comply with international security standards including ISO/IEC 19794-5 for facial recognition data formats and NIST guidelines for identity proofing, with vendor solutions independently assessed for accuracy, bias mitigation, and data protection compliance before implementation.

Compliance with International Standards

Aligned with:

Related Documents

This policy should be read in conjunction with:

Distribution

This policy is distributed to all employees via the company intranet and is available to stakeholders upon request. All personnel are responsible for reviewing and complying with the latest version available in the document management system.