Online STD Database Lets Lovers Prove They're Clean
Andrew Unsworth — April 30, 2007 — Naughty
References: checktonight
CheckTonight allows potential online dating partners to prove they have tested HIV/STD free using a secure website. According to CheckTonight, this will mitigate the "awkwardness, unreliability, and ambiguity associated with discussions of sexual health." The free service allows individuals to visit one of 5000 private testing labs across the United States and will also accept test results that are sent directly from one's accredited physician anywhere in North America. They also audit the origin of the test results.
The site allows users to search for other members and request or instantly view e-health certificates online. It also allows users to select various privacy settings, including a discreet mechanism where only their first name, last initial and last four digits of government ID are provided, so that members can verify ID in person, while remaining relatively anonymous online. Currently, they have several gay dating site networks, including RequestAdate.com participating. Members can embed their CheckTonight badges into their dating site profile pages for quick and discrete results verification prior to dating.
The company was founded by Dr. Michael Kowalski, M.D. with more than 30 years experience as an Obstetrician, Gynecologist from PA.
The site allows users to search for other members and request or instantly view e-health certificates online. It also allows users to select various privacy settings, including a discreet mechanism where only their first name, last initial and last four digits of government ID are provided, so that members can verify ID in person, while remaining relatively anonymous online. Currently, they have several gay dating site networks, including RequestAdate.com participating. Members can embed their CheckTonight badges into their dating site profile pages for quick and discrete results verification prior to dating.
The company was founded by Dr. Michael Kowalski, M.D. with more than 30 years experience as an Obstetrician, Gynecologist from PA.
Trend Themes
1. Online STD Verification - The creation of secure online systems that allow individuals to prove they have tested HIV/STD free presents an opportunity for further disruption in the healthcare industry.
2. E-health Certification - The development of e-health certificates and their integration with dating sites and apps presents an opportunity for further innovation in the tech industry.
3. Privacy-enabled Services - The implementation of privacy settings that allow individuals to verify their ID in person while remaining anonymous online presents an opportunity for further innovation in online security and privacy.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The implementation of secure and reliable online STD verification systems has the potential to disrupt the healthcare industry by enabling patients to take more control over their own health.
2. Technology - The integration of e-health certificates with dating sites and apps presents opportunities for tech companies to create unique and innovative solutions for their users.
3. Online Privacy and Security - The development of privacy-enabled services that allow individuals to verify their ID in person while still maintaining anonymity online presents an opportunity for further innovation in online security.
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