Welcome to our 2026 Quarter 1 ID Verification newsletter. We are happy to review recent coverage changes, including new sources and upcoming countries, along with any new features
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Expanded Sources in Currently Supported Countries
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Melissa has expanded eIDV coverage to two new countries. If you would like to start testing in the new countries, please contact your sales representative.
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Two new data sources have been integrated, significantly expanding identity verification capabilities in Canada. The newly added telco and commercial sources enhance validation across key identity elements—including Full Name, Phone Number, Date of Birth, Email, and Address—and complement Canada’s advanced digital ecosystem. With strong nationwide telecommunications infrastructure, high internet penetration, and ongoing modernization of digital services, Canada continues to strengthen the reliability, depth, and accessibility of identity-related data. These additions support more comprehensive verification across financial services, telecommunications, government programs, and digital platforms.
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- Type: Telco
- Coverage: 95% of population
- Verifiable Fields: Full Name, Phone Number, Date of Birth, Address
- Type: Commercial
- Coverage: 51% of population
- Verifiable Fields: Full Name, Phone Number, Email, Date of Birth, Address
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A new proprietary data source has been integrated, marking a major expansion of identity verification capabilities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This source provides broad verification coverage across Full Name, National ID, Phone Number, Email, Date of Birth, and Address, sharply increasing overall data availability for the country. The UAE continues to be one of the fastest-growing markets for eIDV, driven by its nationwide digital transformation agenda, rapid adoption of smart government services, and a thriving fintech and digital banking ecosystem. With strong national investments in digital identity frameworks and secure data infrastructure, this new source significantly enhances both the depth and reliability of identity verification across high-assurance sectors.
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- Type: Proprietary
- Coverage: 79% of population
- Verifiable Fields: Full Name, National ID, Phone Number, Email, Date of Birth, Address
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Current Leading Source in Brazil:
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- This is now the leading source for the country.
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Melissa is excited to announce the release of the Personator Identity Portal Pages (PI Portal).
The new portal features three new pages, including Single Verification Form, Report Generation, and Dashboard.
For more information, click here.
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Melissa has implemented PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) coverage in the Watchlist feature of Personator Identity.
The new PEP search identifies individuals who are actively serving in National, State, or Local governments, enhancing the depth and reliability of identity verification for compliance and risk management.
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