The process by which a company confirms the identity or authority of a user or other pertinent facts associated with a user account.
See also: Identity
Commentary:
- Often used to confirm the identity of actors including individuals, a company, an advertiser, a politician or political party, or a government agency.
- Verification procedures may entail uploading a government identification document or official mail (such as a utility bill) received at a specific location to confirm geographic address to the online service or a third-party provider.