Fraud prevention
Reduce the risk of unauthorized reports.
Identity verification
Why might Guard My Image ask for identity verification?
Some takedown or reporting workflows may require proof that you are the person shown, the rights owner, or an authorized representative.
Baseline service may not require ID verification. This page remains useful for workflows that later require proof of authority.
AuthorityFraud preventionSensitive workflowsPrivacy review
Why verification matters
Some actions require proof before anyone sends a notice or report
Verification can help prevent abuse of the takedown process and support legitimacy where a platform or host requires proof.
Authority
Show that the customer or representative can request action.
Takedown legitimacy
Some platforms may require identity or ownership proof.
Roster workflows
Agencies may need documented authority for managed clients.
When required
Verification should be contextual, not automatic for everything
The baseline service may not need identity verification, especially if payouts and partner KYC are handled elsewhere. Use it only when the workflow requires it.
Certain notices
A host or platform may require proof.
Roster management
Agencies may need authority documentation.
Sensitive or high-risk cases
Escalation may require additional confirmation.
Disputed findings
Support may need more context before action.
Provider flow
Use a separate verification flow when needed
Do not collect ID documents in ordinary reference uploads.
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Explain why
Tell the customer what requirement triggered verification.
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Send to provider
Use a dedicated provider or approved secure process.
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Receive status
Store only the verification status needed for workflow decisions.
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Continue action
Proceed with notice or reporting only where authorized.
Privacy
Verification details need their own retention and access rules
If verification is ever added, final copy must explain what is needed, who processes it, what is stored, how long it is retained, and how the customer can ask questions.
- Selected provider
- Retention terms
- Access controls
- Status only where possible
- Privacy contact
Have questions about authority or verification?
Contact support before uploading sensitive documents anywhere.