This question was asked before but I had questions regarding some of the answers. Yes, it's dealing with identity theft. A doctors office needs to verify that they are seeing YOU. But now someone in that doctors office has your complete history along with a drivers license number and maybe even a credit card number. I've even heard that car dealerships are asking before you test drive so they can run a credit check on you. That will effect your credit score. Do we really want a copy of our drivers licenses floating around? So my question comes down to leagality. Is this legal? Is their a law pertaining to this.
2007-03-22 11:26:34 · 4 answers · asked by Matthew L 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The answers so far have been more ethics related than legal. I've researched California law and can't find anything that says it's illegal. Can someone prove that it is? Regarding the ethical part of this I'm really surprised that people are so trusting with their personal data. Isn't identity theft a serious problem? And why were social security numbers removed from insurance id cards? You fill out a form with your name, address, social security number, driver's license and then pay with a credit card who's to say their is not one unethical person in that office. That's pretty much a slam dunk for someone to steal your identity.
2007-03-22 13:22:34 · update #1
Any time you hand your credit card to someone to pay for something, you are also handing them your identity, but you still do it. Yes, they can require to be provided with a copy of your driver's license. But, they are required to control the copy of that document ethically as well. If you were able to prove that they did not maintain the integrity of your driver's license, then you would have an argument against them, but not before then.
2007-03-22 11:45:10 · answer #1 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are erroneously looking at this from a store point of view when, in fact, it's more related to the credit card you are using, which typically is a VISA or Mastercard. Be aware that VISA and Mastercard contracts with stores indicate that asking for ID is against their policies (most retailers are not aware of this). They do not require it and you are under no requirement to provide it, especially since your personal information (home address, date of birth, license number) is none of their business. There are two caveats that come to mind, though: if you sign the back of your credit card and then write ASK FOR ID, you should show them the driver's license (they may not write down anything), or you may be asked for ID to verify age if you are purchasing something that has age constraints on it. Still, the retailer may not write down any of the information from your driver's license. For information: https://www.privacyrights.org/ar/Alert-FS15.htm
2016-08-12 03:37:42 · answer #2 · answered by Lee 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a whole thing of law and ethics when you become employed at a company. When someone is hired, they have to sign off saying they will not use your information for personal gain. If they do, they will be fired and prosecuted. Thats just common sense for employers.
What you should do is not be so paranoid. I work for a huge insurance company and I really could care less about using all the SSN and other personal info I see daily.
2007-03-22 11:40:33 · answer #3 · answered by anakinjade1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Car dealers cannot run a credit check on you without your permission-that's the law. The reason they ask for your license is twofold: 1. It reassures them that you can legally operate a vehicle. 2. Once they have your license, you can't leave without it. You have to stay and talk to them while they try to sell you a car. It gives them control of the sales situation.
2007-03-22 11:35:25 · answer #4 · answered by outlaw_tattoo_biker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋