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# FAQ: What Australian Data Sources Does Realaml Access? | Realaml Help Center

### FAQ: What Australian Data Sources Does Realaml Access?

Realaml leverages a range of trusted Australian data sources to verify identities and ensure compliance with AUSTRAC’s AML/CTF regulations.

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### **1. What Australian data sources does Realaml use for identity verification?**

Realaml provides identity verification services using **trusted Australian data sources** to ensure compliance with **AUSTRAC’s AML/CTF requirements**. Below is a list of **key Australian data sources** that Realaml accesses.

### **2. What documents are verified through the Document Verification Service (DVS)?**

The **DVS verifies government-issued documents** by matching information against official records. **To access the DVS, all Reporting Entities must register with the Australian Government.**

📌 **Application processing time:** 1–2 weeks for review and approval.

👉 **Register here:** [DVS Business User Registration Form](https://form.jotform.com/203187383597063)

### **3. Full List of Australian Data Sources Accessed by Realaml**

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**Data Source**

**Coverage**

**Verifiable Elements**

**Description**

**Document Verification Service (DVS) (Driver’s Licence, Passport, Aviation & Maritime Security ID, ImmiCards, Visas)**

70% (DL), 57% (Passport)

Full Name, DOB

**Input is verified from the Document Verification Service (DVS). This source requires consent.**

**Australian Electoral Roll**

57%

Full Name, DOB, Address

**Input is verified from the Australian Electoral Commission.**

**Historical Electoral Roll**

97%

Full Name, DOB, Address

**Input is verified from the Australian Electoral Commission.**

**Insurance Reference Service Database**

N/A

Full Name, DOB, Address

**Input is verified from the Insurance Reference Service database for Australia.**

**Equifax’s National Tenancy Database**

6%

Full Name, DOB, Address

**Input is verified from Equifax’s National Tenancy Database.**

**Consumer Database**

65%

Full Name, DOB, Address

**Input is verified from consumer transactional and response behavior information.**

**Proprietary Data Set**

72%

Full Name, DOB, Address

**Input is verified from aggregated government, commercial, and public sources.**

**4x Independent Permission-Based Databases**

70%

Full Name, DOB, Address

**Input is verified from 4 independent permission-based databases.**

**Commercial Credit Bureau 1**

15%

Full Name, DOB, Address

**Input is verified from a large commercial credit bureau.**

**Commercial Credit Bureau 2**

65%

Full Name, DOB, Address

**Input is verified from a large commercial credit bureau.**

**Public Credit Bureau**

15%

Full Name, DOB, Address

**Input is verified from a local credit bureau public records database.**

**Public Phone Directory**

32%

Full Name, DOB, Address

**Input is verified from a public phone directory in Australia.**

**Credit Agency Phone Directory**

35%

Full Name, DOB, Address

**Input is verified from a phone number directory managed by the largest credit reporting agency.**

### **4. Why does Realaml use these data sources?**

✔ **Comprehensive Coverage** – Realaml accesses multiple government, financial, and commercial data sources.  
✔ **AUSTRAC-Compliant** – Meets **AML/CTF** verification and monitoring requirements.  
✔ **Fast & Secure** – Realaml provides **instant identity verification** with encrypted data handling.  
✔ **Safe Harbour Ready** – Supports **Safe Harbour-compliant** **Quick IDV and Face IDV solutions**.

### **5. Where can I get more information?**

📄 **Visit the official Australian Government IDMatch website:** [IDMatch](https://www.idmatch.gov.au/)  
📩 **Need help?** Contact [support@realaml.com](mailto:support@realaml.com) or +61 423 321 383

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