TechCrunch · 2026-06-24
Anthropic says Claude may want to see your ID
Claude's chatbot may ask to verify your age and identity "in certain circumstances," such as with a passport or driver's license, according to a privacy policy change.
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Anthropic's identity verification shift signals a critical governance inflection. Claude requesting passport or driver's license data fundamentally changes your vendor's data handling posture and liability surface. Procurement teams must immediately audit: what triggers verification, where data flows, retention policies, and compliance with GDPR/CCPA. This isn't a feature—it's a new control surface that reshapes your Equity Score and Safety Score assessments. Demand explicit documentation of verification mechanics before deploying Claude in production environments.