I, the undersigned certification holder, hereby grant ITDA-IHMP International express and informed permission to publish my photograph, full name, date of birth, and certification level(s) on the ITDA-IHMP public verification register (itda-member.org/verify).

Purpose: This information is published so that third parties — including dive centres, equipment hire facilities, guided tour operators, employers, and other verification parties — can confirm my certification status and identity, as required by industry safety standards and age-restricted activity regulations.

What is published: My photograph (passport-style), full legal name, date of birth, certification level, issue and expiry dates, certifying instructor name, and training facility.

Who can access it: Any member of the public who searches by my name or scans the QR code printed on my certification card. Full identity details (photo, date of birth) are displayed when a verification is accessed via my ITDA Number or QR code. For anonymous name searches, full identity details are shown only if I have granted this consent; otherwise, name and certification level are shown with a notice directing the verifier to use my ITDA Number or QR code.

Right to withdraw: I understand I may withdraw this consent at any time by contacting ITDA-IHMP HQ, and my personal identity details (photo, date of birth) will be withheld from anonymous name searches. Withdrawal does not affect the validity of my certification.

Data retention: My certification data is retained for the duration of my active certification and the standard archival period thereafter, in accordance with the ITDA-IHMP Privacy Policy and GDPR.