GDPR Compliance & Data Protection
Checkboard is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK and fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Protecting your data is central to how we design, build, and operate our systems.
Why we collect your data and what is it used for?
To help law firms and regulated organisations verify and onboard clients securely.
Identity checks are essential to prevent fraud and protect both clients and businesses from legal and regulatory risks.
It is used in the following way:
ID Verification – We verify your identity securely.
Information Collection – Data is gathered based on the verification flow you’re completing.
Reporting – A report is shared only with the organisation that requested the verification.
Data Storage and Data Protection
We are legally required to retain your data for at least six years to meet FCA and GDPR obligations. This ensures we can comply with regulations and handle any legal claims appropriately.
All data is encrypted both at rest and in transit using industry-standard encryption. Access is strictly limited to authorised personnel through secure authentication methods.