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I DON'T BELIEVE YOU NEED ALL THIS INFO
In order to satisfy the requirements of Standard Customer Due Diligence (CDD) , accountants must gather all of the information in section 15 of the AML/CFT Act (below) and take “reasonable steps” under section 16 to ensure that the information provided is correct.
1. The ID Verification Code of Practice (IVCOP) covers the collection and verification of name and date of birth identity information only. The Code states:
In all instances where documentary verification is being used a reporting entity should verify the identity of the customer:
(a) face to face; or by (b) copies of documents provided that are certified by a trusted referee(see below for certification requirements).
Part 2 of the IVCOP document covers the certification of identity documents by trusted referees.
2. Although IVCOP does not cover address verification, accountants must still gain and verify this information to complete CDD as required by the Act. Section 15 of the Act states:
A reporting entity must obtain the following identity information in relation to the persons referred to in section 11(1):
(a) the person’s full name; and
(b) the person’s date of birth; and
(c) if the person is not the customer, the person’s relationship to the customer; and
(d) the person’s address or registered office; and
(e) the person’s company identifier or registration number; and
(f) any information prescribed by regulations.
1. The ID Verification Code of Practice (IVCOP) covers the collection and verification of name and date of birth identity information only. The Code states:
In all instances where documentary verification is being used a reporting entity should verify the identity of the customer:
(a) face to face; or by (b) copies of documents provided that are certified by a trusted referee(see below for certification requirements).
Part 2 of the IVCOP document covers the certification of identity documents by trusted referees.
2. Although IVCOP does not cover address verification, accountants must still gain and verify this information to complete CDD as required by the Act. Section 15 of the Act states:
A reporting entity must obtain the following identity information in relation to the persons referred to in section 11(1):
(a) the person’s full name; and
(b) the person’s date of birth; and
(c) if the person is not the customer, the person’s relationship to the customer; and
(d) the person’s address or registered office; and
(e) the person’s company identifier or registration number; and
(f) any information prescribed by regulations.