Facebook has a history of asking for information to add to your profile and pretend that it’s for “security” when it’s just more data for facebook to sell.

Why is facebook asking for my id. Or to confirm your name. The legal standing of facebook asking for government issue id is very grey. I was asked to submit a valid photo id for the security team to confirm it's really me, in part (i guess).

| facebook help center help center Adjust settings, manage notifications, learn about name changes and more. Some facebook users are asked to prove their identity by providing a copy of their driver's license, passport, bank statement, medical record or other item with personal.

There are a few reasons why your id might be rejected by facebook. If your facebook name doesn’t match your id, you can change your name on facebook by following these steps: It was my alternative account that i created to use for my public profile as an instructor.

Facebook says it would ask you to upload an id for two reasons: Ironically, this is happening after users click on a facebook ad from facebook itself to help them improve their account security. It’s absurd to think social media can.

In an effort to increase accountability of pages, facebook is requiring people who manage high potential reach pages. One regulatory requirement is that facebook validates your identity at certain times. Not giving up any time soon it would seem.

Facebook asks for pii that either includes your name and birth date or name and photograph. Meta pay needs to make sure you are who you say you are. Control who can see what you share and add.