Safety and transparency are important to Syzl and to the success of the sharing economy. Whether you intend to use our service as a Food Maker, Kitchen Host, or both, you are required to complete an ID verification through our partner, Persona.
NOTE: As a kitchen host, you also have the option to require that food makers using your space have completed a background check. In this case, you will also be required to complete a background check. You can read more about the background check process, here.
The table below* references the main similarities and differences between ID verifications and background checks.
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ID Verification |
CPIC Canadian Criminal Record Checks |
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Completed by an unbiased third party. |
✔️ |
✔️ |
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Helps secure your account, vet our marketplace and protect from identity theft. |
✔️ |
✔️ |
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Requires a picture of your government-issued photo ID and for you to take a live picture of yourself from your phone. |
✔️ |
✔️ |
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Requires you to enter your address + the 2 previous addresses. Providing your Social Insurance Number will speed up the process, but is optional. |
❌ |
✔️ |
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Reduces fraud. |
✔️ |
✔️ |
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Processes in less than 5 minutes. |
✔️ |
❌ |
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Processes in 1-24 hours. |
❌ |
✔️ |
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Helps build trust, credibility and community. |
✔️ |
✔️ |
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Ensures trust and safety for all users. |
✔️ |
✔️ |
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Provides a fast, simple and effective user experience. |
✔️ |
❌ |
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Provides enhanced screenings for Hosts who mandate stricter access to their kitchens. |
❌ |
✔️ |
*The table above is not an exhaustive list of features or benefits of an ID verification process, with or without criminal record checks.
Still have questions? Start a chat or send an email to help@syzl.io and we'll be happy to help!