Overview of Wyoming ID scanning laws
Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
Wyoming law regulates a business’s ability to scan IDs in the context of selling Tobacco; otherwise, there is no law generally governing a business’s ability to scan IDs.
Can you save data from a scanned ID in Wyoming?
Yes. There are no current laws which limit or restrict saving data from a scanned ID in Wyoming.
Does Wyoming offer affirmative defense for ID scanning?
Yes. Wyoming offers affirmative defense laws for ID scanning for tobacco products.
What types of IDs does Wyoming issue?
Wyoming issues drivers licenses and state IDs, including REAL ID.
Individual Wyoming ID verification laws
Age verification for alcohol sales
Wyoming requires that businesses check ID, but does not require electronic scanning or verification for alcohol sales.
Age verification for tobacco sales
Wyoming requires that businesses check ID but does not require electronic scanning or verification for in-person tobacco sales. Age verification is required for shipped nicotine products.
Age verification for adult websites
This bill would require age verification for websites that contain material deemed harmful to minors.
Data privacy laws in Wyoming
Wyoming currently does not have any state-specific data privacy laws. Wyoming does require businesses to notify consumers if their information has been exposed in a data breach.
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