Apple Pay, identity verification

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EvaMcninch Author

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Apple Pay, identity verification

Why does Apple request a social security number? To very your identity.

what do I do if I do not want to give that information away?

Posted on Jun 28, 2020 8:28 PM

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Answer 1

askbarnabas

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Jun 30, 2020 9:03 AM in response to EvaMcninch

they have to verify you are who you say you are for legal reasons. if you do not provide valid ID you cannot use the product.

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Jun 30, 2020 9:11 AM in response to EvaMcninch

You social security number is used to access your credit report. While it is possible, in theory, access it without the SSN, I don't know of any automated systems that can handle that. Courts have upheld that this is an acceptable use of the SSN.

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