Concerned your Social Security number might show when a store scans your REAL ID? Don’t worry—it doesn’t, according to the New York State DMV.
Officials say scans only verify the license’s authenticity and reveal basic info already printed on the card, such as your date of birth. That applies whether it’s a standard, REAL ID, or Enhanced ID.
Retailers like Tops confirm their systems only confirm age verification, not sensitive personal data.
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