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Verify Now - Identity Verification Platform
Cross-Border KYC & POPIA Compliance
Seamlessly verify South African identities from anywhere in the world. Our API is fully aligned with POPIA regulations for secure cross-border data transfers, making us the trusted partner for global enterprises.
What is Cross-Border KYC Verification?
Cross-border KYC (Know Your Customer) verification enables international businesses to verify the identity of South African citizens remotely. Whether you're a fintech in London, a bank in Singapore, or a platform in New York, you can now verify SA identities in real-time through our secure API.
VerifyNow serves as your compliant gateway to South African identity verification, handling all regulatory requirements so you can focus on your business.
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POPIA Aligned Cross-Border Data Transfers
VerifyNow is fully aligned with the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) for data handling and cross-border data transfers.
Section 72: Transborder Information Flows
Chapter 9 of POPIA outlines the requirements for exporting personal data while ensuring adequate legal protection for South African citizens.
Data protection laws safeguard the public against data breaches, both domestically and internationally. When personal information is sent outside South Africa—to customers, clients, service providers, sub-contractors, or cloud storage—Section 72 of POPIA ensures adequate legal protection is maintained.
Legal Protections for Cross-Border Data Transfer
Adequate Legal Protection
The recipient must be subject to laws, corporate rules, or agreements providing protection substantially similar to POPIA's lawful processing conditions.
Explicit Consent
The data subject must consent to the transfer with a prescribed reason (e.g., Fraud Prevention/KYC) and validity period.
Contractual Necessity
Transfer is necessary for performing a contract between the data subject and responsible party, or for pre-contractual measures.
Benefit of Data Subject
Transfer benefits the data subject where obtaining consent isn't practicable, but consent would likely be given if asked.
Official Source: Government Gazette: Protection of Personal Information Act, Chapter 9, Section 72, Page 40 (Published 26 November 2013)
View Official DocumentHow VerifyNow Ensures Cross-Border Compliance
Our platform handles all regulatory requirements, giving you peace of mind when verifying South African identities.
Consent Management
We capture and store explicit consent from data subjects with prescribed reasons (Fraud Prevention, KYC, Employment Screening) and validity periods.
Data Processing Agreements
Enterprise partners sign comprehensive DPAs that meet POPIA Section 72 requirements for cross-border data transfers.
Audit Trail & Retention
Complete audit trails with 7-year data retention as required by South African law. All data processed and stored locally.
Why Global Enterprises Choose VerifyNow
Join leading international companies that trust VerifyNow for South African identity verification.
Dedicated Account Management
Enterprise clients receive dedicated account managers, custom SLAs, and priority technical support for seamless integration.
Volume Pricing
Competitive volume-based pricing for high-throughput partners. Contact us for custom enterprise packages tailored to your needs.
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Partner with VerifyNow for compliant, real-time identity verification. Our team will help you integrate within days.