Welcome to the KYC Cleared blog. We share tips on personal data privacy online, KYC trends and how-tos, and more on compliance with KYC/KYB regulations and data protection.

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Ride-Sharing and Passenger Trust in Jamaica

She opens the app, requests a ride, and watches the car icon move toward her location. The driver's ...

Secure Your Fleet with Background Checks

The delivery van pulls into your warehouse. New driver—third one this month. You hand over the keys ...

Safer Rides in Jamaica with Driver Verification

You're standing on the street in Half Way Tree, trying to get home. A taxi pulls up, the driver seem...

Rewarding Good Tenants with Positive Ratings

Meet Sarah, a nurse from Spanish Town. She's been a model tenant for seven years, pays rent early ev...

Peace of Mind for Landlords with Tenant Ratings

You're showing a property in New Kingston. The prospective tenant seems perfect: professional job, w...

Candidate Screening Trio: Identity, Address, and Employment History

You can't screen who you haven't verified.And you can't verify someone if you don't know who they ac...

Do You Screen Your Employees from the Caribbean?

This is not only local to the Caribbean region, but that's the target for this case study. So, your ...

Cleared™ — One-Click Verification for Loan Applicants

Your loan applicant is ready to borrow. They've filled out the application, provided their informati...

Compliance and Security in the Caribbean with Biometric Signing

The Caribbean is tightening up. Fast.In the last five years, we've seen a wave of new compliance reg...

Protecting Employment Contracts and Agreements with Biometrics

Here's a nightmare scenario that keeps HR managers up at night.You hire someone remotely. They sign ...

I Never Signed that Lease — The Problem Tenant

A landlord leased a property to whom he thought was a verified tenant. Lease agreement was signed, d...

Why Biometrics Beat Standard E-Signatures

E-signatures have become the standard for modern business. You've probably signed dozens of them thi...

Signature Images on a PDF vs True Digital Signatures

Picture this: you open a PDF, scroll to the signature page, insert a signature image you've been usi...

Why Cybersecurity Education Is Your First Line of Defence

While technology is crucial in defending against cyber threats, the human element remains one of the...

Cybersecurity Trends to Watch Out for in 2025

Understanding upcoming cybersecurity trends is crucial for both businesses and individuals to bolste...

Data Protection Benefits For Consumers and Businesses

Strong data protection offers significant advantages for both consumers and businesses. In an era wh...

How to Defend Your Business from Social Engineering Attacks

In our previous article, we explained what social engineering is and some of the most common tactics...

Understanding Social Engineering

When you think about cyber threats, hackers behind screens often come to mind. However, many success...

How to Create Strong Passwords and Why They Matter

Weak passwords are one of the most common ways cybercriminals gain access to personal and business a...

Cybersecurity Best Practices for Online Shoppers

The holiday season is just around the corner, which means the busiest time of the year for online sh...

Why Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Matters

Small businesses are often seen as easy targets by cybercriminals. With limited resources and often ...

The Importance of Identity Verification in Preventing Cyber Fraud

With the increase in cyber threats, identity verification has emerged as one of the most effective ...

How to Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams in 5 Easy Steps

Phishing scams are becoming ever more sophisticated, targeting both individuals and organisations. F...

Top 5 Cybersecurity Threats Your Business Faces Right Now

As we navigate through 2024, cyber threats continue to evolve, challenging businesses of all sizes t...

Cyber Hygiene: Daily Practices to Keep Your Data Safe

In an era where nearly everything happens online, protecting your data has never been more crucial. ...

Understanding Ransomware: What Businesses Need to Know

Ransomware has quickly become one of the most dangerous cyber threats facing businesses today. These...

Why Customer Trust Is the New Currency in the Digital Age

We live in a digital-first world and customer trust is as valuable as any currency. With increasing ...

What the Jamaica Data Protection Act Means for Your Business

As the digital age continues to evolve, so do the regulations governing how businesses collect, stor...

Streamline Your Customer Onboarding with Cleared.id’s KYC Solutions

In today’s digital world, financial institutions need fast and reliable ways to onboard customers. H...

5 Ways You Can Protect Your Business from Online Scams

For entrepreneurs, every day brings new challenges. From managing operations to keeping customers ha...

How Bankers Can Protect Client Data from Online Threats

In today's digital age, where banking has largely transitioned online, protecting client data has be...

Navigating Data Protection Regulations for SMEs

For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), understanding and complying with data protection regu...

Staying Safe Online: How to Spot and Avoid Phishing Scams and Fraud

Staying Safe Online: How to Spot and Avoid Phishing Scams and FraudAs more older adults embrace the ...

The Benefits of Digital Identity Verification for Loan Lending Agencies

Loan lending agencies operate in a high-risk environment where verifying the identity of applicants ...

The Role of AI in Enhancing KYC Processes for Financial Institutions

In the financial sector, Know Your Customer (KYC) processes are crucial for preventing fraud, money ...

Understanding Your Rights Under Jamaica's Data Protection Act

As our lives become increasingly digital, understanding how our personal data is used, shared, and p...

Top 7 Data Protection Trends Every Business Should Watch in 2024

As we move further into 2024, the landscape of data protection continues to evolve rapidly. With new...

Understanding the Difference: Data Privacy vs. Data Security

In the digital age, data privacy and data security have become essential topics for businesses and c...

Why Business-2-Consumer Companies Need Robust Data Verification Strategies

B2C (Business-to-Consumer) companies such as couriers, loan lending agencies, and retail businesses ...

5 Essential Steps to Verify Customer Identity

In the age of digital transformation, verifying customer identity has become a critical component of...

The Dangers of Data Sharing: What You Need to Know

Amidst the rise of digital technologies, sharing data online has become a routine part of our lives,...

The Importance of Data Protection in the Digital Age

In today's digital space, data protection has become a hot topic for businesses of all sizes. With i...

Navigating Your Digital Footprint: A Beginner’s Guide to Online Safety

Navigating the online world can be like exploring a vast ocean- exciting but filled with unseen chal...

Challenges of Manual KYC Compliance

In today's fast-paced business environment, maintaining KYC compliance poses significant challenges....

Understanding KYC Regulations in Jamaica

Understanding KYC Regulations in Jamaica is essential for those involved in financial transactions a...