[Vocabulary] 'proven ID numbers' is idiomatic?

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LiuJing

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Chinese English media says:

An Internet booking system for train tickets will be introduced for the high-speed Shanghai-Beijing route when it opens in June. Meanwhile a real-name ticket purchasing system, which requires proven ID numbers will be expanded to all bullet train services.

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I want to know if the term 'proven ID numbers ' is idiomatic English. Thank you very much.
 

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Chinese English media says:

An Internet booking system for train tickets will be introduced for the high-speed Shanghai-Beijing route when it opens in June. Meanwhile a real-name ticket purchasing system, which requires proven ID numbers will be expanded to all bullet train services.

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I want to know if the term 'proven ID numbers ' is idiomatic English. Thank you very much.
No. You could say that the system requires "proof of identity."
 

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No. You could say that the system requires "proof of identity."

Thank you. I consulted my teacher, who suggested the term 'verifiable IDs' in place of 'proven ID numbers '. Does it work better?
 

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Thank you. I consulted my teacher, who suggested the term 'verifiable IDs' in place of 'proven ID numbers '. Does it work better?
Yes, this is fine.
 
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