=== DocID ===
Contributors: docid
Tags: Healthcare, Pharma, Medical, Login, Marketing
Requires at least: 6.2
Requires PHP: 7.4
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.2.4
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

The DocID plugin provides functionalities required for a secure and legally compliant authentication of healthcare professionals on your website.

== Description ==

DocID is the leading authentication and marketing platform designed specifically for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. The plugin enables WordPress site owners to restrict access to content under the German Drug Advertising Act (HWG) and similar European regulations, ensuring only verified healthcare professionals can access and view restricted medical content.

Whether you're promoting medical products, hosting webinars, or sharing sensitive content, DocID offers instant and secure verification of HCPs — all without the need for managing login infrastructure or storing personal user data.

=== Features ===

✅ **Compliant Verification** — Authenticate doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals in full accordance with legal standards.

⚡ **Instant Access** — No passwords, no waiting time, no hassle. HCPs get instantly verified and immediate access to your content.

🔐 **Secure & GDPR-Compliant** — Avoid handling PII. All data is protected according to the highest IT security and privacy standards.

🔍 **User Insights & Analytics** — Gain valuable insights about your audience and campaign activities.

🎯 **Targeted Content** — Redirect users by profession, language, or country.

📊 **Campaign Management** — Create campaign links, track performance, collect consents, and much more with the DocID business modules.

== Installation ==

**Installation**

1. Upload the `docid` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
3. Visit **Settings > DocID** to configure your authentication settings.
4. Configure `Client-ID` and `Client-Secret` from your DocID business authentication settings: [https://docid.pro/business/settings/asset/overview](https://docid.pro/business/settings/asset/overview).
5. Add this callback URL in DocID OAuth2 redirect URIs: `https://<your-domain>/?docid_oauth_callback=1`.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Who can use DocID? =

DocID is designed for companies and organizations that provide content (or services) to healthcare professionals in Europe.

= Is this plugin free? =

Yes, the **DocID Standard Login** is completely free. Advanced modules like the Analytics-Module or the Campaign-Management are available with a commercial license.

= How does the authentication work? =

Visitors authenticate themselves as healthcare professionals with their DocID login details and gain access to protected medical content.

== Changelog ==

= 1.2.0 - 1.2.4 =

* Security improvements

= 1.0.2 – 1.1.1 =
* Minor bugfixes

= 1.0.1 =
* Settings page improvements

= 1.0.0 =
* Authentication of healthcare professionals
* Integration with DocID marketing platform

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial stable release of the DocID plugin. Includes all core functionalities for secure HCP authentication on your website.

== Additional Resources ==

Learn more about DocID at [https://docid.de/industry](https://docid.de/industry).

More about authentication requirements and healthcare regulations:
- [Login for Healthcare Professionals](https://www.pharma-marketing.com/glossary/login-for-healthcare-professionals/)
- [German Drug Advertising Act (HWG)](https://www.pharma-marketing.com/glossary/german-drug-advertising-act-hwg/)
- [German Medical Products Act](https://www.pharma-marketing.com/glossary/medical-products-act/)

== Data-privacy and external Services ==

This plugin connects to an API to obtain user's information, it's needed to allow users to login on the website and ensure their medical professional status.

It receives the user's information every time the user is loggedin to the website.

This service is provided by 8awake GmbH: [Privacy Policy](https://docid.de/data-privacy), [Terms of Use](https://docid.de/terms-of-use).

DocID is a service offer from [8awake](https://www.8awake.com).