Getting started
      Back to home
      1. Support hub
      2. Getting started

      Our data providers

      The data WorkStation uses and where it comes from

      WorkStation connects with a range of best-in-class data providers to power identity verification, business and individual checks, document reviews, monitoring, and more. Here’s an overview of the partners we work with and what data they bring to the table.

      🌍 Company data providers

      To give you a complete and accurate picture of the businesses you're onboarding or monitoring, NorthRow connects with a range of trusted company data providers. Whether it's confirming a company’s registration details, understanding its ownership structure, or keeping tabs on changes over time, our integrations ensure you're working with up-to-date, reliable information.


      Creditsafe
      NorthRow’s primary source for company data is Creditsafe. This includes: 

      • Company registration and credit data 
      • Global company ownership structures 
      • Financial health information
      Companies House

      For UK entities, we also ingest data directly from Companies House, including:

      • Persons of Significant Control (PSC) 
      • Director details for UK companies 

      This ensures that your monitoring of UK companies is aligned with the most up-to-date statutory filings.

      Bureau van Dijk

      If your organisation has a separate contract with Bureau van Dijk (BvD), this data can also be accessed within the NorthRow platform. This offers enhanced global corporate data and ownership insight for more complex due diligence workflows.


      Dun & Bradstreet (D&B)

      D&B is one of NorthRow’s primary data providers for Know Your Business (KYB) processes. Users can search for companies through Quick Search in WorkStation and retrieve comprehensive reports. These reports typically include:

      • Core company data (e.g. address, registration status, industry codes)
      • Individuals associated with the company (e.g. Directors, Shareholders, UBOs
      • Financial data (e.g. filings, negative events, credit scores)

      NorthRow also integrates D&B’s Monitoring API to track key changes to companies, including:

      • Ownership structure
      • Credit score
      • Company status
      • Directors

      🇬🇧 UK person data

      Verifying UK-based individuals is a critical step in any AML, KYC, or onboarding process. From checking a person’s name, address, and date of birth to identifying financial red flags like insolvencies or CCJs, our UK person data providers helps you confirm identity and assess risk using credit reference agency–backed sources.

      LexisNexis (formerly Tracesmart)

      Our go-to source for verifying address and date of birth in the UK. LexisNexis integrates credit bureau data from Equifax and Experian, and is also used for:

      • Bank account verification

      • County Court Judgements (CCJs)

      • Insolvency and bankruptcy checks

      🌍 International person data

      Verifying the identity of individuals outside the UK comes with unique challenges: different data standards, less accessible records, and more room for risk. These data providers support your global KYC efforts by helping confirm address history, date of birth, and identity signals using reputable, credit bureau–sourced data.

      Aristotle

      Verifies international address and DOB, and offers match/no-match-style PEPs and sanctions screening to streamline global identity checks with credit bureau–backed data for consistent international onboarding.

      ⚠️ PEPs and sanctions screening

      Screening for politically exposed persons (PEPs), sanctioned individuals, and entities is a core AML requirement. It helps you spot and assess potential risk based on global watchlists and regulatory databases and avoid dealing with the wrong people.

      KYC6/Acuris (primary source)

      Comprehensive global PEPs and sanctions screening, with optional Adverse Media coverage for deeper due diligence.

      🆔 ID document verification

      Proving someone’s identity often starts with a government-issued document. WorkStation supports both automated and manual ID verification to give you flexibility, speed, and peace of mind, whether you’re onboarding low-risk clients or high-value business owners.

      GBG IDScan
      Our go-to system for automated and manual document reviews. Supports a wide range of ID types including passports, ID cards, and residence permits, featuring OCR, tamper detection, and facial matching. GBG offers configurable, high-accuracy document verification that scales globally while protecting data privacy.

      TrustID
      Used when cases require expert review of ID documents - often in higher-risk or edge cases.

      ABBYY
      Lightweight MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) checker, mainly used for verifying passport authenticity.

      📲 RemoteVerify

      RemoteVerify helps you remotely confirm someone’s identity, ensure they’re physically present (liveness), and capture ID documents in one streamlined flow. Great for fully digital onboarding or situations where face-to-face verification just isn’t practical.

      iProov
      iProove is the leading facial liveness tool and ensures real-time, spoof-resistant identity verification with high inclusivity and reliability.

      IDVerse (formerly OCR Labs)
      IDVerse is an end-to-end identity verification with document capture, face matching, and liveness., offering a streamlined alternative workflow with full ID&V capabilities.

      🛠️ Other specialist providers

      Sometimes you need more than core KYC, KYB, and ID&V checks. These specialist providers add extra layers of validation, from mobile phone verification to social media signals, manual due diligence, or address accuracy, that enhance your ability to spot fraud and meet regulatory standards.

      FullContact
      Social media lookup using email addresses to add context to identity profiles with publicly available social data.

      muinmos
      Provides client suitability and appropriateness checks (via separate account) to support compliance with suitability regulations where required.

      Loqate (GB Group)
      Postcode and address validation.

      Vianett (Link Mobility)
      Phone number geolocation lookup.

      Telesign
      Phone number type detection (landline, mobile, VoIP) that helps to validate phone number legitimacy and enhance risk profiling.

      Clarity Due Diligence (formerly Kompli‑Global)
      On-demand, non-API due diligence reports providing deep-dive background intelligence for high-risk or manual investigations.