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by ipqk 916 days ago
> Then simply share your TruAge QR code at checkout at select retail locations in Sacramento to safely and securely verify your age, while protecting your privacy.

Right now, bars/clubs will scan my ID and have all my information (name, birthdate, etc). They don't need that. all they need is a yes/no that I'm over 21.
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dotBen 916 days ago
Many bars, clubs, concerts and festivals scan your ID's barcode on the back and both store the data and retrieve data from a threat database. It's actually surprising more don't as the technology is in all of our pockets.

Not saying I agree with it but in many cases we're beyond the binary check.

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