DoorDash couriers will have to scan a customer's ID before delivering alcohol

DoorDash is rolling out a new requirement for alcohol deliveries across the United States. The delivery person will need to scan a customer's identity with the DoorDash app to ensure the buyer is of legal drinking age. They will also check for signs of intoxication before handing over alcohol (couriers are not permitted to deliver alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person).

The identity verification measure builds on DoorDash's existing liquor delivery rules. You will still need to scan your ID in the app before you can place a booze order. Until now, customers only had to show their ID to the delivery person. DoorDash's goal with the scanning requirement is to make it harder for users under 21 to receive alcohol. DoorDash delivers alcohol to 23 states, plus Puerto Rico, Canada, and Australia.

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The company has tested the double identity verification measure in several cities. He said the feature made it easier for couriers to verify the identity and age of the user before giving them the order. When it comes to ensuring the security of credentials, DoorDash claims to have "implemented administrative, organizational, technical, and physical security controls designed to protect personal information." According to the privacy policy, it will permanently delete biometric information that is no longer needed.

"At DoorDash, safety is a top priority and our goal is to provide alcohol in the safest and most responsible way possible," said DoorDash General Manager of Alcohol, Erik Ragotte. , in a press release. "With today's announcement of two-step or dual identity verification, we are setting a new industry standard for responsible liquor delivery. The new security measures will help ensure that the alcohol is delivered to people over the age of 21. We will continue to innovate and find even more ways to promote responsible liquor distribution."

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