10. Verify record
Certificates come equipped with a printed QR code that, when scanned, directs the user to OpenCRVS. This feature enables users to cross-check the information presented on the certificate against the registration data stored within OpenCRVS, thereby ensuring the certificate's authenticity and validity.
Pre condition
A record has been registered
Triggers
QR code on a certificate is scanned
Standard flow
QR code navigates user to OpenCRVS
User logs in using their username and password
User is presented with partial information about the record
User compares details recorded in the system with those on the certificate
User verifies that the certificate is genuine
Post conditions
User closes partial view of the record
User can scan another certificate QR code
Variations/Exceptions
If the QR code is invalid, then the user is shown an invalid QR code message
To prevent a man-in-the-middle attack, where someone creates a fake website resembling OpenCRVS to deceive users into believing that they are viewing genuine registration data, users are prompted to verify the URL of the webpage. It is essential to train users to check the authentic URL of their OpenCRVS instance to ensure they are accessing the genuine website.