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title: "Responsible Use: Purpose, Consent, Reference, and Search ID"
description: "## The core compliance habits The strongest day-to-day discipline in J-Cred comes down to four things: correct purpose, proper consent where required, clear internal references, and keeping the Search ID. ## What this means in practice - Choose the correct…"
url: "https://j-cred.co.za/zh/helpcenter/responsible-use-purpose-consent-reference-and-search-id/"
updated: "2026-03-30"
category: "Compliance & Responsible Use"
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# Responsible Use: Purpose, Consent, Reference, and Search ID

## The core compliance habits

The strongest day-to-day discipline in J-Cred comes down to four things: correct purpose, proper consent where required, clear internal references, and keeping the Search ID.

## What this means in practice

- Choose the correct purpose every time
- Do not use one result for a different purpose later
- Capture consent where required and keep it linkable to the search
- Always add your internal reference or case number
- Keep the Search ID as part of your audit trail

## Why it matters

These habits support lawful access, stronger auditability, faster support resolution, and better operational discipline.

**Important:** If your purpose changes, run a new search using the correct purpose rather than reusing the old result.

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