When you purchase alcohol or age-restricted items, showing your driver’s license is routine, but what happens to your data after it’s scanned? Businesses use barcode scanners to verify the authenticity of IDs, according to the New York State DMV.
The DMV clarifies that businesses do not receive any information beyond what is already on the ID. However, businesses may retain your data but must comply with state and federal privacy laws, ensuring that your personal information is not shared with third parties.
In a related development, New York State introduced a mobile ID program this summer, allowing residents to carry a digital version of their driver’s license on their smartphones.
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