Entity verification via third-party

A verification system for verifying an identity of an entity via a third-party authentication system, comprising:

• a request component configured to make a verification request to the third-party authentication system for verification information about the entity to access private data requested by the entity;
• and
• an access component configured to grant the entity access to the private data if a response to the verification request, from the third-party authentication system, provides the verification information.

A computer-readable medium comprising computer executable instructions that when executed via a processor perform a method, the method comprising:

• making a verification request to the third-party authentication system for verification information about the entity to access private data requested by the entity;
• and
• granting the entity access to the private data if a response to the verification request, from the third-party authentication system, provides the verification information.