Where does my data remain after validating my identity?

Your digital identity and personal data are very important, which is why verification tools perform real-time processes to ensure their security.

If you constantly use identity verification tools Have you ever wondered what happens to your data? Does it go somewhere specific or is it stored in the cloud? Here, we'll answer your questions and explain what happens to your information. To begin, it's important to understand that identity verification tools work thanks to APIs (application programming interfaces), which serve as a connection between different web interfaces and are the key to automating and streamlining the identity verification process for users of products and services.

APIs work by requesting a user's identity data; connecting to data sources; processing the response; and automating the process for instant validation. You're probably wondering, "Where does my data end up after my identity is validated?"

Sources of validation and contrast of information

These interfaces send user data to company servers or databases in which the identity will be validated, such as the nominal list of the National Electoral Institute (INE)It should be noted that in our country there are official databases, in addition to the INE, in which identities are validated, such as the Unique Population Registry Code (CURP), and the National Population Registry (RENAPO).

However, identity validation tools rely on private sources such as banking, internal company records, or lists of nationally and internationally wanted criminals.

APIs do not store your data.

Getting back to the topic, the servers return the validation result once the information has been verified, and a key point is that APIs generally do not store the personal data used to validate the user's identity.

Instead, the APIs They process information in real time, compare the data, and return it for immediate use. This protects people's data from prolonged storage and unauthorized access, which is why they are used to ensure security in identity verification processes. The benefits of this technological approach are numerous. By not storing data, it reduces the risk of users falling victim to crimes such as theft and identity theft. It also helps companies comply with regulations such as anti-money laundering and mandatory processes such as "know your customer" (Know Your Customer).KYC) safely.