POPIA-Compliant ID Verification for Healthcare Providers
Protect patient privacy while streamlining admissions. Verify South African ID numbers instantly with zero data storage and full POPIA compliance.
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Healthcare ID Verification Challenges
Manual ID Checking Errors
Reception staff manually verify patient IDs, leading to data entry errors, duplicate records, and compliance risks during audits.
POPIA Compliance Concerns
Healthcare facilities must protect patient data. Storing ID numbers without proper security measures creates compliance risks.
Slow Patient Registration
Long queues form as staff manually calculate age, verify citizenship, and check ID validity - wasting valuable clinical time.
Instant, POPIA-Compliant Patient Verification
Verify South African ID numbers in 0.3 seconds with 99.9% accuracy. Zero data storage ensures complete POPIA compliance.
How It Works for Healthcare
Patient Provides ID Number
During registration or admission, reception captures the 13-digit SA ID number
Instant Validation
Our API validates the ID in real-time, returning date of birth, age, gender, and citizenship
Auto-Populate Records
Patient management system automatically fills demographic fields - no manual entry
Complete Privacy
No ID data stored on our servers - processed in-memory and immediately discarded
POPIA Section 19 Compliant
Meets security safeguards requirement - ID data never stored, only validated
End-to-End Encryption
All API requests use TLS 1.3 encryption - patient data protected in transit
Real-Time Age Calculation
Automatically calculate patient age from ID number - perfect for pediatric dosing, age-restricted medications, and demographic reporting
Benefits for Healthcare Providers
Lightning Fast
Verify patient IDs in just 0.3 seconds, eliminating wait times and streamlining admissions
99.9% Accuracy
Eliminate manual errors in patient records, reducing duplicate files and billing issues
Full POPIA Compliance
Pass information regulator audits with zero-storage architecture and encrypted processing
High Uptime
Rely on our infrastructure with consistent high availability for uninterrupted service
Healthcare Use Cases
Hospital Admissions
Speed up emergency and elective admissions by instantly validating patient IDs and auto-filling registration forms
- Casualty patient check-in
- Surgical pre-admission
- Maternity ward registration
Medical Practices
GPs, specialists, and dentists can verify new patient details and maintain accurate medical history records
- New patient registration
- Patient identity confirmation
- Medical aid verification
Pharmacies
Verify patient identities for prescription dispensing and Schedule medication compliance
- Prescription validation
- Controlled substance dispensing
- Patient profile management
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Start with 10 free verifications. Scale as your practice grows.
Free Plan
- Instant verifications
- Secure and Private
- 10 free verifications
- Easy to upgrade later
- No credit card needed
Individual
- Instant verifications
- 100 verifications per month
- Monthly reset
- Secure and Private
- Live chat support
- Easy to upgrade later
ProfessionalMost Popular
- Everything in Individual
- Unlimited number of verifications per month
- Commercial API AccessBuild our API verification into your own software with unlimited usage. See our 5-minute integration guide.
- Bulk ID validation via API
- Invite your team of 5Create a team with up to 5 people who can all use your plan
- 99.9% API uptime guarantee
- Priority Support
Need more information about our plans?
View Full Pricing DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
Is Check ID POPIA compliant for healthcare use?
Yes, Check ID is fully POPIA compliant. We never store patient ID numbers on our servers. All verification happens in-memory and data is immediately discarded after processing. This zero-storage architecture meets POPIA Section 19 security safeguards requirements. Read our full privacy policy for more details.
Does Check ID store patient data?
No. We do not store any patient ID numbers or personal information. Our API validates the ID number structure and checksum in real-time, extracts demographic information (date of birth, gender, citizenship), and returns the results immediately. No data is retained after the verification is complete.
How fast is the ID verification process?
Our API verifies South African ID numbers in approximately 0.3 seconds. This near-instant verification allows your staff to process patients quickly without delays or long queues at reception.
Can I integrate Check ID with my practice management software?
Yes. Check ID provides a simple REST API that can be integrated into any practice management system, EMR, or custom healthcare application. Our Professional plan includes full API access with detailed developer documentation. Most integrations can be completed in under 5 minutes.
What happens to ID data after verification?
After verification, the ID number is immediately discarded from our system. We only log metadata about the verification request (timestamp, user account) for audit purposes - never the actual ID number or patient details. This ensures complete privacy and POPIA compliance.
Do you offer support for healthcare providers?
Yes. All paid plans include live chat support. Professional plan subscribers receive priority support with faster response times. We understand the critical nature of healthcare operations and are committed to keeping your verification system running smoothly. Visit our contact page to get in touch.
Ready to Streamline Your Patient Registration?
Join hundreds of South African healthcare providers using Check ID for POPIA-compliant patient verification.
10 free verifications • No credit card required • POPIA compliant