What a Prescribed Purpose Means in Practice
Updated on 31 March 2026
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A prescribed purpose is the reason you are performing a check. In practice, this means the purpose selected in the system should match the real business reason for the search.
Why this matters #
- It supports lawful and responsible use of information.
- It helps prevent misuse of sensitive results.
- It creates a stronger audit trail for your organisation.
- It helps support and review teams understand the context of the search.
Rule: If the purpose changes, run a new search with the correct purpose instead of reusing the old result.
Need help? Email support@kto.co.za or support@j-cred.co.za, call +27 10 224 0589 during 9AM to 5PM CAT, or log a clear support request with your Search ID and internal reference where applicable.