ID Verification and Criminal Background Checks

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.

	ID Verification	CPIC Canadian Criminal Record Checks
Completed by an unbiased third party.	✔️	✔️
Helps secure your account, vet our marketplace and protect from identity theft.	✔️	✔️
Requires a picture of your government-issued photo ID and for you to take a live picture of yourself from your phone.	✔️	✔️
Requires you to enter your address + the 2 previous addresses. Providing your Social Insurance Number will speed up the process, but is optional.	❌	✔️
Reduces fraud.	✔️	✔️
Processes in less than 5 minutes.	✔️	❌
Processes in 1-24 hours.	❌	✔️
Helps build trust, credibility and community.	✔️	✔️
Ensures trust and safety for all users.	✔️	✔️
Provides a fast, simple and effective user experience.	✔️	❌
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!