February 15th, 2011 at 08:05am
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Is it legal for a store clerk to scan my ID when I buy alcohol (without my permission)?
I recently bought beer in Illinois (it was at a Casey’s General Store), and I was asked to show my ID. I handed it to the clerk and just expected him to check my date of birth and picture, but he flipped it over and held the barcode under a scanner. I was sort of annoyed that he didn’t ask me if he could scan it. Maybe I’m just paranoid, but there’s personal information in those barcodes and I don’t like the idea of my name, address, birthdate, and who knows what else (possibly SS#) going into the store’s computer.
So, here’s my question… do you think it’s OK for stores to do this, particularly without asking first, and would you be concerned if someone scanned your ID? Also, does anyone know if there are any laws that regulate ID scanning? Thanks!
To clarify (for toodeemo), I don’t mind showing my ID since I’m in my 20s, but I don’t like the idea of them scanning the barcode on the back and having a record of my personal information in their computer.
For those of you who aren’t concerned about privacy with regard to ID scanning, here’s why I don’t like it…
First, I don’t want the store to have a record of my personal information, which could be potentially sold / used for solicitation purposes.
Additionally, I’m concerned that it could be sent to a state/federal database and I will be labeled as a drinker… and you never know how that information could be used. Police could have a list of drinkers that they would be more likely to be pull over to check for DUIs after routinely running their plates. It could be used in criminal or civil cases (to establish a drinking pattern). Who knows what else…
I’m not saying any of this is happening now, and I’m not accusing anyone of doing anything wrong. I’m just saying that it’s all possible depending on what happens (or could potentially happen) to our personal information once it enters store computers. If anyone has other info, please keep posting answers. Thanks in advance!
By Barcode Scanner
February 15th, 2011 at 08:01am
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can barcode readers scan barcodes in side boxes?
Actually in our company we have our products packed in carton boxes. products inside them will have individual bar coded serial number. can bar code readers can be used the scan these bar codes without damaging the carton boxes. please reply
By Barcode Scanner
February 15th, 2011 at 07:48am
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I would like to be able to scan a upc label to keep an inventory of my dvd and cd collection.?
I have a large collection of cd’s and dvd’s and i would like to keep a inventory of them by scanning the upc. What software and hardware would i need? And how difficult would it be tp do. Thanks.
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December 15th, 2010 at 10:51pm
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December 15th, 2010 at 10:00pm
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How do I get my PDA to scan bar codes into pocket excel while I’m scanning into another program?
I use a Dell Axim x5 with a scanner attached to scan the bar codes of books in order to find out their prices on the net. I would like to get a listing of each bar code scanned in pocket excel without having to scan each bar code twice.
By Barcode Scanner
December 10th, 2010 at 12:00pm
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I want a bar code tattoo that you can actually scan, how do I get a customized bar code?
I want a bar code that I can scan in every supermarket or store, one that says ”piece of meat” (I disagree with modern feminism). Do I need to contact some sort of company or can I make a bar code online?
By Barcode Scanner
November 21st, 2010 at 11:02pm
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When returning an item at Best Buy, do they scan the UPC bar code or just the receipt?
I have a Canadian Blu-ray copy of “IGOR” and it has a totally different UPC barcode then the one from here (United States) and since I got it for free and in case they won’t accept it because of the different UPC numbers, I was going to buy the U.S version keep that one and later return the Canadian version, leaving me with the US version with the corresponding UPC number, later making me exchange it in store for another movie but with U.S UPC. So am wondering if by any chance do they scan the UPC barcode when returning something? Or they just scan the receipt from the purchase? Thank you so much! Hope I was clear. Thanks again! Im very curious about this.
By Barcode Scanner
November 20th, 2010 at 11:01pm
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How do I scan my library card’s barcode to print it in the same proportion?
I want to do this because I don’t like carrying around my library card, it could get lost and etc.
I have a scanner by the way, but every time i scan it’s too large.
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November 16th, 2010 at 01:51pm
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November 15th, 2010 at 10:51am
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