Intrusive retail requests
Recently, I made a $250 purchase at the local CompUSA. After presenting my credit card, the clerk asks to see my drivers license. I assumed that he was matching my signature on both cards, however, he proceeded to key enter information from my license into the computer. When I asked him if he was copying information from my license he said yes. I then told him I didn't care to give out that type of personal information. He then informed me that the store is collecting driver license data in order to prove that I was asked to provide my ID. I told him that I didn't appreciate it and to please give me my cards back, as I would go to another store to make my purchase. He finally capitulated and erased the data he had entered so he could make the sell. All the while, nearby customers and staff are eyeballing me like I'm some kind of criminal, even though I was completely courteous and professional in every way. The clerk, who up to this point had been very friendly and gregarious, became cold and distant.
Why does any non law enforcement entity believe they can casually collect this type of information? This type of store "policy" is completely out of line.
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