Overview of Puerto Rico ID scanning laws
Puerto Rico has 2 laws which we consider relevant to ID verification, in addition to other laws which may related to age verification, identity verification, KYC, privacy, and biometrics.
Can you scan IDs in Puerto Rico?
Yes. There are no laws prohibiting or regulating the electronic scanning of an ID in Puerto Rico.
Can you save data from a scanned ID in Puerto Rico?
Yes. There are no current laws which limit or restrict saving data from a scanned ID in Puerto Rico.
Does Puerto Rico offer affirmative defense for ID scanning?
No. Puerto Rico has no affirmative defense laws related to ID scanning.
What types of IDs does Puerto Rico issue?
Puerto Rico issues drivers licenses and state IDs, including REAL ID. Puerto Rico also offers a mobile drivers license (mDL), available in Apple Wallet.
Individual Puerto Rico ID verification laws
Age verification for alcohol sales
Puerto Rico requires that businesses check ID, but does not require electronic scanning or verification for alcohol sales.
Age verification for tobacco sales
Puerto Rico requires that businesses verify age but does not require electronic scanning or verification for tobacco sales.
Data privacy laws in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico requires businesses to notify consumers and the Department of Consumer Affairs of any data breach that contains personal information. Notifications must include the type of sensitive information compromised and information on how consumers can reach assistance.
Puerto Rico ID scanning
State-specific news & updates
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