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		sroerick 2 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Fighting the age-gated internet I don't know much about modern PoS but I assume that when you scan your ID for tobacco that data is stored and retained.

triceratops 2 days ago [–]

I've never had my ID scanned. The sales clerk glances at it. These days they don't even ask :-D

If they scan your ID for alcohol or tobacco purchases where you live it might be time to fix that with legislation too. Insurance companies would love that data.

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