Verification Status
Verification status is a label indicating whether a record or contact has been confirmed as accurate and current.
Definition
Definition Verification status describes the confirmed reliability of a record or attribute. It provides a simple interpretive layer for users: verified, partially verified, or unverified—depending on how much of the record has been validated and how recently. Context Family office data often contains mixed-confidence fields: the entity may be clear while contacts are uncertain, or a person may be known while their authority is ambiguous. A verification status makes this explicit and prevents users from treating every field as equally reliable. It also creates a consistent language for internal QA and user expectations. Why It Matters Verification status reduces misuse. It helps teams prioritize which records are safe for outreach and which require additional confirmation before action. This is especially important for family offices where misrouting can damage credibility. Key Takeaways Verification status communicates reliability at a glance Prevents treating uncertain data as fact Improves prioritization and reduces outreach errors Strong status discipline signals database maturity