[markzzerella]

I've left parties because they go to clubs that scan your ID and take your photo before you can enter on several occasions. Cryptographically verifiable identification is not a good idea, regardless of intentions.

[Shacklz]

> Cryptographically verifiable identification is not a good idea, regardless of intentions.

Technically not an identification, but Zero-Knowledge-Proofs might be the solution to that. If I remember correctly, some countries in the EU are looking into this for medical prescriptions - proving your eligibility while exposing zero information about you.

[vzaliva]

I had an argument with my local supermarked when they insisted on scanning my ID each time I buy beer. To add insult to the injusry: I was in my forties at this time with grey hair. I stopped shopping there.

[nojito]

What’s wrong with scanning your ID?

[joppy]

An ID (I’m thinking specifically of a drivers licence in Australia) usually contains virtually all information anyone would ever need to identify themselves as you over the phone - name, address, date of birth, drivers licence number, etc. Having someone scan this and save it is not something you really want anyone to ever do.

[markzzerella]

Not just scanning my ID but making me stand there and look into the camera for a face scan too. I just don't like it.

[wmf]

I assume they get far more information about you than they need.