Consent or lawful purpose
Verification proceeds only where the required authority or lawful basis is established.
DatapointTrust & Compliance
Responsible verification requires clear limits and accountability.
Protecting information entrusted to us is central to responsible verification. Datapoint combines dedicated oversight, secure processes and appropriate technology to safeguard data and help clients use our services with confidence.
Data protection registration
Registered with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC)
Data Controller and Data Processor
Registration number
820-066F-33A4
CommitmentsSix principles
Operating principles for verification information.
Six commitments applied to every assignment — from the lawful basis for proceeding to how long information is kept.
Purpose limitation
Information is used for the defined verification purpose.
Data minimisation
Only information relevant to the assignment is requested and processed.
Confidentiality
Access is limited to authorised people and approved recipients.
Accuracy and correction
Reasonable steps are taken to verify findings and correct supported factual errors.
Retention and deletion
Information is retained only for the appropriate operational or legal period.
HandlingInformation handling
Controlled from receipt to deletion.
Verification information moves through defined access, storage, review, delivery and retention controls.
- 01Step
Receive
Collect only the approved information.
- 02Step
Restrict
Limit access to authorised users.
- 03Step
Verify
Use information only for the approved purpose.
- 04Step
Deliver
Release outputs to the approved client.
- 05Step
Retain or delete
Apply the relevant retention decision.
AccountabilityReporting & accountability
Fair findings, shared responsibility.
Two sides of accountable verification — how findings are presented, and who is responsible for what.
What a report shows
Reports show both findings and limitations — evidence stays separate from assumption.
Checked
What information and sources were reviewed.
Confirmed
What the completed verification supports.
Unresolved
What could not be conclusively confirmed.
Attention items
What requires client review or further action.
PoliciesSupporting policies
Public policies supporting responsible use.
Get startedResponsible Verification
Define the lawful purpose and verification requirement.
Datapoint will help identify the appropriate checks and information controls.
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