• Llabyrinthine
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    Hmm, went to a local bar last night. I used to semi-frequent it and have always had a good time.

    Last night they asked to scan my ID and they took a photo of my face. I was told they only retain data until the end of the night.

    Anyone have any idea what the legalities are around this?

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      that’s a big no from me, I would leave and tell them why

      I do not trust them

      and there is no reasonable reason they could want that anyway

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        Only reason I can imagine is in case there’s a fight or incident and they can provide a clear imagine to the investigators. Having said that, if a bar is doing that in the name of ‘safety’, I’m not entering the premises.

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      Yeah, I’d leave. Same reasons as others have mentioned, and why I’ve refused to provide fingerprints for elimination purposes. Data can’t be misused if it doesn’t exist.