Ebay requiring photo identification

[PhilT]

@phb

Blaming eBay is incorrect.

I did not sign on to blame.

@PhilT

regardless of responsibility/fault/legality.

@phb

I suggest they take it up with their local MP

The basis for the most overstepping aspects can be traced to the USA FATCA/FinCEN laws. Our government has acquiesced as have most others. Luck will play no part; you are correct nobody will be listening.

@isopeda

With a central digital ID system

Is it time for a National Identity Card?

To many of us, talk of a National ID Card conjures up visions of an Orwellian totalitarian government; of a fear of being stopped in the street for routine checks by police; of problems arising with lost cards, and with threats to data security. Our drivers licence is in many ways our de-facto identity card but it’s not considered enough evidence when applying for credit etc. and a plethora of other documents issued by government and commercial organisations is also needed and is added to our s…