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Originally Posted by rain_e
So it is legal for bars to scan peoples DL's as they enter?
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Yes, if they have consent and will only use the information for reasonable purposes:
PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION ACT
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7(1) Except where this Act provides otherwise, an organization shall not, with respect to personal information about an individual,
(a) collect that information unless the individual consents to the collection of that information,
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11(1) An organization may collect personal information only for purposes that are reasonable.
(2) Where an organization collects personal information, it may do so only to the extent that is reasonable for meeting the purposes for which the information is collected
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16(1) An organization may use personal information only for purposes that are reasonable.
(2) Where an organization uses personal information, it may do so only to the extent that is reasonable for meeting the purposes for which the information is used.
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http://www.qp.alberta.ca/1266.cfm?pa...4&display=html
If you enter a bar and let them scan your drivers licence you're consenting.