Verify Against The Official Source of Australian Death Data
Securely cleanse your database against the only official source of truth. ADC cross-references your records directly with the Australian Coordinating Registry, updated daily.
| Name | DOB | State | Status | |
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| i | Margaret J. Wallace | 14/03/1948 | QLD | Deceased |
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A Single Source of Truth for Deceased Records
Maintaining accurate customer data is a legal requirement under the Australian Privacy Act. ADC gives you one authoritative way to keep deceased records out of your systems.
Stay compliant
Keeping personal information accurate and up to date is a legal requirement under the Privacy Act. ADC helps you meet that obligation with official data.
Prevent identity fraud
The identities of deceased Australians are a common target for fraud. Flagging deceased records protects your customers, your business and grieving families.
The only official source
As a Government-approved Australian Death Check Data Service Broker, Global Data draws ADC data directly from the Australian Coordinating Registry, the single official source of national death data.
Everything You Need to
Cleanse with Confidence
Cleanse in minutes
Bulk-cleanse your data against official death records in minutes, not weeks.
Always up to date
Data is updated daily as it is received from participating State Jurisdictions.
Your data isn't stored
Customer data you submit is processed securely and not retained by the service
No integration needed
A secure, real-time web portal available 24/7, no technical integration required.
Scalable
From a single look-up to bulk files of records, the service scales to your need.
Standalone or connected
Use ADC on its own, inside Caspar and Insiight, or integrate it via our API.
Three Steps to Official Death Data
Because of the sensitive nature of this data, access is granted only to vetted, approved organisations.
Apply for vetted access
Submit an enquiry and provide your documentation. Our team reviews and compliance-vets every applicant before access is approved and your organisation is onboarded.
Access the secure portal
Log in to our secure cloud portal, available 24/7, protected by Multi-Factor Authentication, with no technical integration required.
Search one record or thousands
Run a single one-to-one look-up, or upload a CSV file to wash thousands of records at once. Each match returns an official ADC reference you can export.
Apply for vetted access
Submit an enquiry and provide your documentation. Our team reviews and compliance-vets every applicant before access is approved and your organisation is onboarded.
Access the secure portal
Log in to our secure cloud portal, available 24/7, protected by Multi-Factor Authentication, with no technical integration required.
Search one record or thousands
Run a single one-to-one look-up, or upload a CSV file to wash thousands of records at once. Each match returns an official ADC reference you can export.
Get our complete product overview & pricing guide today
WANT THE FACTS BEFORE MAKING A DECISION? OUR OVERVIEW PROVIDES YOU WITH KEY FEATURES AND PRICING OPTIONS
Wash a Single Record or a Whole File
Check one identity in real time, or bulk-wash an entire customer list. Bulk includes a free validation stage so you review and fix any errors before you ever pay.
Single Search
A one-to-one look-up. Enter a name plus a Date of Birth or Date of Death; a match opens the full Record Detail.
Bulk Search
Upload a CSV, map your fields, validate for free, then run the wash. Download the washed file when it's ready.
Validate before you pay. Review and download an error report at no cost during validation, you only confirm payment once the file is clean and ready to wash.
| Order | Records | Cost | Status |
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| 963-018-24 | 26 | $0.00 | Ready |
| 264-497-17 | 26 | $0.00 | Ready |
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Official, Current and Authoritative
ADC data is sourced directly from the Australian Coordinating Registry as it is received from participating State Jurisdictions.
Coverage figure reflects deceased records available through the Global Data platform. Death records prior to the year 2000 are held by the National Archives of Australia.
From a Deceased Match to Next of Kin
A positive death match is often just the start. If you also subscribe to Caspar, you can move straight from an ADC result into a Person Search or one-click Auto Trace to locate surviving relatives and estate contacts.
- person_searchPerson Search — locate and identify surviving relatives connected to the deceased.
- diversity_3Auto Trace — a one-click search that maps current and historical family associations.
- handshakeEstate & deceased-estate teams — find the right contact faster to settle accounts with care.
Who Relies on
Australian Death Check
Genealogy research
Confirm dates of death against official records to build accurate family histories.
Prevent identity fraud
Stop the identities of deceased Australians being used to commit fraud.
Clean marketing lists
Remove deceased individuals from campaigns to avoid distressing their families.
What Approved Organisations Say
Bulk-washing our policy book against official death data used to take weeks. With ADC we cleanse the whole file in minutes and trust the result.
Knowing the data comes straight from the official registry gives our compliance team the confidence we need before we ever contact a customer.
For deceased-estate matters, accuracy and sensitivity matter equally. ADC gives us an authoritative answer and an audit-ready reference.
Removing deceased supporters from our appeals spares families distress and saves us real money on every mail-out. It's become essential.
Testimonials are anonymised and provided by approved ADC organisations.
Built for Sensitive, Regulated Data
Access is restricted to vetted organisations, your submitted data is never stored, and the service is certified to the standards regulated industries expect.
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MFA-secured access
Every login to the real-time portal is protected by Multi-Factor Authentication.
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Your data isn't retained
Records you submit for checking are processed securely and not stored by the service.
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Vetted access only
Because of the sensitivity of death data, every organisation is compliance-vetted before approval.
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AES-256 Encryption
All data encrypted at rest with AES-256; TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit.
ISO 27001 Certified
Information-security certified, with certified processes for data handling and storage.
ASIC Digital Service Provider
A registered ASIC Digital Service Provider.
Approved Australian Death Check Data Service Broker
A Government-approved Data Service Broker for the Australian Death Check.
Official ACR data
Sourced from the Australian Coordinating Registry, the official national source.
Download the guide to learn more, or start your trial today.
Give your team the complete KYC, KYB, and ECDD systems they need to run in-depth background checks entirely in-house.
Common Questions about
Australian Death Check
Cleansing your customer information and identifying deceased persons, you will also protect your brand, improve customer experience and save money.
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Compliance
Are all data suppliers approved as Data Service Brokers by the official government registry?
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Are all data suppliers approved as Data Service Brokers by the official government registry?
Exercise caution with companies asserting they possess government-validated death data without appropriate approval. Only entities that have been rigorously audited and reviewed by the Australian Government Registry are legally authorised to resell the death check data service. To guarantee the legality and accuracy of your death data, trust exclusively in companies that have obtained approved access to the official government registry.
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Implementation
What is the difference between our death data to that of our competitors?
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What is the difference between our death data to that of our competitors?
Many competitor systems rely on scraping public data records, often resulting in data that is inaccurate, incomplete, and lacks privacy compliance. In contrast, our Australian death data represents the national single source of truth, officially issued by Australian registries.
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How far back does the Australian Death Check records go?
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How far back does the Australian Death Check records go?
The death records start from 2000 onwards. Any deaths prior to 2000 are not currently recorded in the Australian Death System and you would need to revert to the National Archives.
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Pricing
What is the cost of accessing the Australian Death Check?
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What is the cost of accessing the Australian Death Check?
We provide a range of user subscriptions that are both cost-effective and suitable for businesses of all sizes. For a tailored plan or ad-hoc batch usage, please contact us.
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Compliance
Is the Australian Death Data guaranteed to be accurate?
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Is the Australian Death Data guaranteed to be accurate?
Yes, as it is the single, official government source, provided by the Australian Coordinating Registry and updated in real-time.
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Where can I access the Australian Death Check and is this data available via API?
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Where can I access the Australian Death Check and is this data available via API?
The Australian Death Check is accessible to any client with approved access, serving as both a standalone search solution and an integrated feature within our Caspar Skiptracing solution and Insiight Data Enrichment platform. It is also available via API. For API documentation, please contact our office.
Who We Work With
To discover our specific client partnerships, request our product summaries. Details on who we collaborate with are included therein.
Our Products
A comprehensive suite of verification and data enrichment tools engineered to protect your platform.
WatchEye
WatchEye brings everything together, including real-time KYC/KYB alerts, ongoing monitoring, plus identity, document, and biometric verification. It is an all-in-one customer onboarding system.
IDFEX ID Check
IDFEX provides fast, one-to-one Australian identity, document, and data verification checks, in an easy-to-use SaaS platform. Instantly verify government IDs online.
ID Pass
ID Pass lets customers verify their identity and biometrics on their smartphone easily while keeping full control of their data. Generate and send your customers a link to verify themselves.
Australian Death Check
The Australian Death Check is Australia’s only official national death data source. Our platform provides accurate, compliant, and instant access to millions of death records.
Caspar KYC
CASPAR is Australia’s top data tool for finding, verifying, and identifying consumers. It uncovers hidden KYC data with rich background and contact details on your customers.
API
Our RESTful API connects smoothly with all software environments, providing tailored, pre-configured, and ready-to-use queries within our SaaS systems. Built to address data issues and drive automation.
Insiight Enrichment
Insiight improves customer data quality by verifying, correcting, and enriching records so they remain accurate and useful. Instantly append fresh information across your database.
Quester Marketing
Quester makes it easy to build targeted Australian marketing lists. Use smart filters to create privacy-compliant campaigns that match your audience. Only pay for the data that you download
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