Welcome to our 2025 Quarter 1 ID Verification newsletter. We are happy to review recent coverage changes, including new sources and upcoming countries, along with any new features.

Total Countries: 66

Total Sources: 255

New Countries

Melissa has expanded eIDV coverage to three new countries. If you would like to start testing in the new countries, please contact your sales representative.

Israel

A new commercial data source has been integrated, providing robust identity verification capabilities, including Full Name, Address, Phone Number, and Date of Birth. Israel is a global leader in digital innovation, with a highly developed technology sector and a strong emphasis on cybersecurity and data protection. The country's digital infrastructure supports a wide range of e-government services, including online tax filings, healthcare records, and national ID systems. With high internet penetration and advanced mobile connectivity, Israel continues to expand its digital ecosystem, improving accessibility and efficiency in identity verification processes.

Sources:

• Commercial - 70% population coverage

 Fields:

• Full Name, Address, Phone Number, Date of Birth

Republic of Sierra Leone

A new government data source has been integrated, offering identity verification for Full Name, National ID, and Date of Birth. Sierra Leone has been making progress in strengthening its digital infrastructure, particularly in the areas of civil registration and national identification. The government has focused on modernizing public services, including voter registration, social welfare programs, and financial inclusion initiatives. With ongoing efforts to enhance digital accessibility and secure identity verification, the country is steadily expanding its digital footprint to improve service delivery and governance.

Sources:

• Government - 42% population coverage

Fields:

• Full Name, National ID, Date of Birth

United Republic of Tanzania

A new government data source has been introduced, providing identity verification capabilities for Full Name, Address, National ID, and Date of Birth. Tanzania has been actively advancing its digital transformation, particularly through national identification programs and e-government services. The government has made significant strides in modernizing civil registration, financial inclusion, and public service accessibility. With expanding mobile and broadband connectivity, Tanzania is improving its digital infrastructure to enhance secure identity verification and support a growing digital economy.

Sources:

• Government - 40% population coverage

Fields:

• Full Name, National ID, Date of Birth

 Expanded Sources in Covered Countries

Greece

A new commercial source has been added, enhancing coverage and improving the reliability of identity verification for Full Name, Address, Date of Birth, and Phone Number. Greece continues to advance its digital infrastructure, with ongoing efforts to modernize public and private sector services. Expanding digital transformation initiatives, particularly in finance and telecommunications, have contributed to improved data accessibility and verification capabilities. These advancements support more comprehensive and dependable identity verification across the country.

Sources:

• Commercial - 37% population coverage

Fields:

• Full Name, Address, Date of Birth, Phone Number

Current Top Source Coverage:

• Commercial - 37% population coverage

Belgium

A new commercial source has been added, enhancing coverage and improving the reliability of identity verification for Full Name, Address, Date of Birth, Phone Number, and Email. Belgium continues to expand its digital ecosystem, with strong regulatory frameworks supporting secure data management and identity verification. The country’s well-developed digital infrastructure, coupled with advancements in e-government services and financial technology, has contributed to improved accessibility and verification capabilities. These developments ensure more comprehensive and dependable identity verification across the country.

Sources:

• Commercial - 50% population coverage

Fields:

• Full Name, Address, Date of Birth, Phone Number, Email

Current Top Source Coverage:

• Consumer - 70% population coverage

Thailand

A new commercial source has been added, enhancing coverage and improving the reliability of identity verification for Full Name, Address, Date of Birth, and Phone Number. Thailand has been rapidly advancing its digital economy, with significant investments in fintech, e-commerce, and mobile connectivity. The expansion of digital services, particularly in banking and telecommunications, has strengthened data accessibility and verification capabilities. These developments contribute to more comprehensive and dependable identity verification across the country.

Sources:

• Commercial - 22% population coverage

Fields:

• Full Name, National ID, Date of Birth

Current Top Source Coverage:

• Government - 90% population coverage

 Expanded Sources in Covered Countries

eIDV - PI Portal

Melissa is excited to announce the release of the Personator Identity Portal Pages (PI Portal).

The new portal features three new pages that includes the Single Verification Form, Report Generation, and Dashboard.

For more information, click here.

Watchlist - Upcoming PEP Lookups

Melissa has implemented PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) coverage in the Watchlist feature of Personator Identity.

The new PEP search identifies individuals  actively serving in national, state, or local governments, enhancing the depth and reliability of identity verification for compliance and risk management.