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Data Authority Calls for Ban on ID Copies by Hotels and Airbnb

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Greece's Data Protection Authority warns hotels against copying customers' IDs and credit cards.
The recommendation follows complaints regarding illegal data collection practices.
Copies of personal documents increase the risk of fraud and unauthorized access.
The Authority emphasizes compliance with privacy regulations for the protection of customers.

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Greece's independent privacy watchdog, the Authority for Personal Data Protection, has issued strong recommendations to hotels and tourism accommodations, urging them to cease the practice of making photocopies of clients' identity documents and credit cards. This directive comes in response to numerous complaints regarding the collection and processing practices that violate privacy regulations.

The Authority highlighted that retaining such copies is illegal and raises significant concerns about customer privacy. It noted that these practices unnecessarily expose customers to risks such as unauthorized access, fraud, and financial damage. In light of these findings, the Authority called for immediate compliance from the affected establishments, which includes both traditional hotels and short-term rental platforms like Airbnb.

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