Learn More About Identity Verification & Assessment Security

Identity verification and assessment security help employers confirm that the invited candidate is completing the assessment and that results accurately reflect the candidate's own work.

The features used during an assessment depend on how the employer has configured the assessment. Not every assessment uses every verification or monitoring feature.

Why identity verification is used

Identity verification helps employers confirm that the person taking the assessment is the same person who was invited to complete it. Depending on the assessment configuration, this may involve verifying your identity before the assessment begins or during the assessment.

Why assessment security is used

Assessment security features help protect the integrity of the assessment by identifying activities that may require review. These features provide additional context for employers when reviewing assessment results.

Assessment security measures are intended to support fair and consistent assessments. They are one part of the overall assessment process and should be considered alongside other assessment information.

What information may be collected

Depending on your employer's assessment settings, one or more of the following features may be used.

Face scan

Captures facial information to verify your identity before you begin the assessment.

Name and face match

Checks that your name and facial image match the information provided during verification.

Identity document verification

Captures information from a, identity document, where required by the employer, to assist with identity verification.

Face snapshots

Captures images during the assessment to help confirm that the same person remains present throughout the assessment.

Camera and video monitoring

Uses your device's camera during the assessment when enabled by the employer.

Screen activity

Records or monitors screen activity to help protect assessment integrity.

Audio monitoring

Uses your microphone to detect speech or audio activity during the assessment when enabled.

Location

Collects location information when enabled by the employer to support assessment security.

Assessment activity

May record assessment-related events such as:

Switching browser tabs or windows
Copying or pasting content
Leaving the assessment window
Other assessment interaction events

AI assistance detection

Where enabled, analyzes assessment activity for signals that may indicate the use of AI assistance during the assessment.

Will every assessment use all of these features?

No.

Only the features selected by the employer for your assessment will be used. Some assessments may use only a few verification features, while others may use additional security measures depending on the role and assessment requirements.

If identity verification or assessment security is required for your assessment, you may not be able to begin or continue the assessment without providing consent.

Where your employer offers an alternative verification method, you may be able to choose that option instead.

How is this information used?

Information collected during identity verification and assessment security is used to:

Verify candidate identity (where applicable)
Help maintain assessment integrity
Support the employer's review of assessment results

The employer is responsible for determining how assessment results are used as part of their hiring process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my assessment always be recorded?

No. Recording or monitoring features are only used if they have been enabled for your assessment.

Does a security flag mean I have violated the rules?

Not necessarily. Security events or flags indicate activity that may require review. Employers should consider the full context before making decisions.

Who decides which verification features are enabled?

The employer administering the assessment chooses which identity verification and assessment security features are enabled for a particular assessment.

If you have questions about how your information is being used, please contact the employer who invited you to the assessment or Testlify Support.