Legal Question in Business Law in California

I manage a small Hotel (Bed & Breakfast) in California. Are there any laws that would prevent our staff from getting a copy of an individual�s Driver's License upon check-in as we have experienced a chain of fraudulent activity associated with pre-paid Visa charge cards?


Asked on 10/07/10, 4:44 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

No.

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Answered on 10/12/10, 4:54 pm

You just need to be careful what happens to the copies. You should have a document retention and destruction policy in place and a good shredder.

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Answered on 10/12/10, 5:10 pm
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

The other attorneys are right on point here. I recently stayed at a hotel that made a copy of my driver's license as part of the check-in process. As Mr. McCormick advises, have a good document retention-destruction policy in place beforehand. Consult with a good business attorney in your area for specific advice.

Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D. - Mr. Franchise

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Answered on 10/12/10, 5:29 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

You have a right to ask for proof of ID, and to make a copy, as a condition of providing the service. The info must be maintained against disclosure.

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Answered on 10/13/10, 10:11 am


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