Identity verification (IDV)
Verification isn't about control — it's about confidence, fairness, and connection. As research collaboration has moved online and spans continents and disciplines, we can no longer rely on in-person familiarity to establish trust.
Why it matters now
- Funders and repositories increasingly require identity checks to meet ethical and security standards
- Institutions face rising impersonation and fake-reviewer incidents
- AI-assisted authorship makes confirming who contributed to research outputs vital for accountability and attribution
What researchers told us
In a global survey, over 80% of researchers said they had been asked to prove their identity for research access — yet most verifications in use today (email, affiliation) are weak trust builders. At the same time, more than 90% said they value the privacy of their personal information.
Cividens exists to square that circle: strong verification with privacy-first design, governed by the researchers who use it. See how it works.