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Options for when selfies are required?

https://lemmy.today/post/40887020

Options for when selfies are required? - Lemmy Today

I see more and more apps and services requiring a selfie to proceed. What are our privacy minded people doing when they want to use a service but not provide the selfie?

Nov 1 at 2:29pmWeb
Show threadDr. WeskerNov 1
I’ve only experienced anything like this once, and it was while trying to sign up for a popular cash (payment) app. I noped the fuck out.
Show threadZakNov 1

That has a very high probability of convincing me not to use that app or service.

I’m imagining inserting a face-swap program into the software stack powering the webcam. I know it’s technically feasible with Video4Linux.

Show threaddragnucsNov 1

If the service has legitimate reasons, like it is a web hosting company or something governmental, then why not. If it is a social network, a game or the like, I will simply not use it.

Using services of a hosting company is something very serious, because the stakes are high, both in costs and in legal responsibility, so most likely you will need to prove your identity. Some companies will even require a meeting to sign a contract.

Show threadZakNov 1

I have never had a web host ask me to prove my identity, and I would probably pick a different one if they did.

They do have my credit card number though, so I’m far from anonymous.

Show threadGlitchNov 1
I have not used a service with this requirement, and will refuse to at any point. Self hosting, open source, offline.
Show threadJerkface (any/all)Nov 9
Many online services derive value from the critical mass of users they home. This plus financial apps would include virtually all instances where facial images are required for security purposes. Self-hosting cannot solve this problem for you, you are effectively saying you will refrain from using these social and financial services at all.
Show threadswelter_sparkNov 2
I don’t use apps or services that require a photo, video of myself, upload of my ID, etc.
Show threadJerkface (any/all)Nov 9
I feel like this is a superstitious resistance. My face is the least sensitive identifying factor I have. My email address is more sensitive than my face!!!
Show threadcommunismNov 2
What are you using that requires a selfie? I can’t think of any services or apps I use that require a selfie. It can’t be that hard to avoid if I’ve never encountered one.
Show threadJerkface (any/all)Nov 9
It is commonly used for AML and other user-verification purposes.