@FineCoatMummy@sh.itjust.works
Post #1989436
2026-04-30 14:53 UTC
(from USA)
Last time I used a clinic (stitches, not an overnight stay), they wanted to know who I am. But I did not have to show ID. It makes sense, they need to know who I am. They keep track of medications and things. It’s been also true for routine vaccinations. They ask my name and age when I check in. And they want insurance info ofc. But never asked for an ID.
I have to show an ID to buy alcohol. But they do not copy or record it so I do not mind. The clerk simply looks at it to verify my age. Takes like 3 seconds. No copy is made. I’m cool with it.
I have to show ID to open a bank account. Two forms! And they do record it! That did not used to be true here. But now it is, KYC laws.
I have never used any form of face ID. Well not on purpose! Some stores may use FR outside my control. I’ve never used FR with a phone, I mean.
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@Charger8232@lemmy.ml 2026-04-30 18:35
That did not used to be true here. I’ve been researching the history of privacy. It seems World War I was the beginning of the adoption of identity documents (e.g. passports). Every time a major war happened, it got worse and worse.