Back in July I had a situation where I refused to let my ID be scanned to purchase tobacco. I explained that ID scanners collect my full name, address and date of birth and I had no idea if they were storing that info. I offered to let them physically view my ID but that was not sufficient. I emailed their corporate office and received a response apologizing for this and I was told as long as the cashier can see my ID, that would be acceptable. Well, it happened again last weekend and the cashier advised me that he had to sign paperwork agreeing to scan ID for tobacco purchases. I emailed corporate again, and this time I received no response. Keep in mind, I'm in my 50s and easily identifiable as over 21.
While I agree that ID scans are more efficient and save time, I don't know if this company houses and/or sells the information it collects from my ID. Furthermore, I don't know if they are tracking my purchases.
I feel if a company is going to require ID scans for purchases, they should place a notice detailing exactly what they are doing with the collected data.
I'm a former fraud investigator and this practice sets off way too many red flags.
Use caution, folks! ~Tony
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