<ul><li>More and more online services are requiring users to upload selfies with their ID documents in order to prove their identity; banks, rental cars and even some potential employers now insist on the practice.</li><li>Personal decision whether to share your confidential data or not.</li><li>It's a straightforward choice — take a photo or choose your safety.</li><li>If you decide to go through with it, be cautious.</li><li>Before sending your document selfies, find out everything you can about the company.</li><li>Check where and by whom your data will be processed, how long it will be stored, and whether the company can pass customer information to law enforcement, third parties, or even to other countries.</li><li>If it’s worth the risk, add watermarks to the selfie with the name of the service you’re sending it to.</li><li>Send the photo through the official app or website of the service and delete the selfie immediately after sending if your device lacks reliable protection.</li><li>Check with your bank to find out how to be notified promptly of changes to your credit history.</li><li>Never give out personal data for monetary rewards.</li></ul>

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