I think this was mentioned elsewhere, but this is different from many other cases.
In this case, you cannot choose to opt out, not if you wish to drive. Further, this isn't just ID, but a whole range of info around that ID.
As example, by law in my jurisdiction, I am legally obliged to keep medical info, address, and other info up to date for my license.
I believe breaches of government ID must be held to a far higher standard than a lost credit card. IMO equifax goes into that slot, for it falls into the "cannot escape" category.
As an example, I have never used airbnb, due to their mandatory ID requirements, regardless of their claims uploaded ID is deleted after vetting. After all, Equifax's compromise went on for almost a year, and in such a case each upload, waiting to be vetted, could be copied before deletion.
So I use alternative services, like VRBO, or Craigslist even. I have choice, options, and am not compelled by law to use any of these services.
As soon as I am compelled, by the threat of violence (arrest, etc) to do a thing, you'd better perform the utmost in due diligence.
And maybe, not give entire databases to others, for profit?
In this case, you cannot choose to opt out, not if you wish to drive. Further, this isn't just ID, but a whole range of info around that ID.
As example, by law in my jurisdiction, I am legally obliged to keep medical info, address, and other info up to date for my license.
I believe breaches of government ID must be held to a far higher standard than a lost credit card. IMO equifax goes into that slot, for it falls into the "cannot escape" category.
As an example, I have never used airbnb, due to their mandatory ID requirements, regardless of their claims uploaded ID is deleted after vetting. After all, Equifax's compromise went on for almost a year, and in such a case each upload, waiting to be vetted, could be copied before deletion.
So I use alternative services, like VRBO, or Craigslist even. I have choice, options, and am not compelled by law to use any of these services.
As soon as I am compelled, by the threat of violence (arrest, etc) to do a thing, you'd better perform the utmost in due diligence.
And maybe, not give entire databases to others, for profit?