Overview of Kentucky ID scanning laws
Kentucky has 3 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 Kentucky?
Yes. There are no laws prohibiting or regulating the electronic scanning of an ID in Kentucky.
Can you save data from a scanned ID in Kentucky?
Yes. There are no current laws which limit or restrict saving data from a scanned ID in Kentucky.
Does Kentucky offer affirmative defense for ID scanning?
No. Kentucky has no affirmative defense laws related to ID scanning.
What types of IDs does Kentucky issue?
Kentucky issues drivers licenses and state IDs, including REAL ID. Kentucky also offers a mobile drivers license (mDL) in the Kentucky Mobile ID app, with plans to offer in Apple Wallet.
Individual Kentucky ID verification laws
Age verification for alcohol sales
Kentucky requires that businesses verify age, but does not require electronic scanning or verification for alcohol sales.
Record keeping for pawnbrokers
Kentucky law requires pawnbrokers record sellers’ drivers license or social security number for every transaction. ID scanning can ensure this process is efficient and accurate.
Age verification for pornography
Kentucky requires sites hosting content deemed “harmful to minors” to verify users’ ages to ensure they are at least 18.
Data privacy laws in Kentucky
The Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (KCDPA) requires businesses in Kentucky to:
- Limit the collection of personal data to what is adequate, relevant, and reasonably necessary
- Establish, implement, and maintain security practices to protect personal data
- Not process data for undisclosed purposes without consent and comply with COPPA when processing children’s data
- Comply with anti-discrimination laws when processing personal data
- Provide privacy notices that include the categories of personal data being processed, purposes of processing the data, how consumers can exercise their rights, and categories or personal data shared with third parties
Government agencies, financial institutions, facilities governed by HIPAA, nonprofits, higher education institutions, and other select organizations are exempt from these requirements.
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