Re:Our Approach to Privacy
by mirimir on Sunday September 17, 2017 @06:29PM
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Ah, thanks. What sorts of purchases in Australia require ID?
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Re:Our Approach to Privacy
by adambrenecki on Sunday September 17, 2017 @07:11PM
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Anything over 10,000 AUD (about 8,000 USD) purchased with cash. AirPods are expensive but not _that_ expensive.
My guess is that they paid online for in-store pickup, and Apple asked for ID to confirm they're the one that made the purchase. In which case that's an Apple thing, not a government thing.
Bought my AirPods from Apple in the UK: no ID required.
Bought my iPhone 6S from Apple in Ausralia: ID required under Australian law.
Very likely the person also bought a phone with a sim/service, hence being asked for ID (under Australian law.)
None (well, some medicine, firearms probably, that sort of thing, not headphones). This is entirely on Apple.
Bought my AirPods from Apple in the UK: no ID required.
Bought my iPhone 6S from Apple in Ausralia: ID required under Australian law.
Very likely the person also bought a phone with a sim/service, hence being asked for ID (under Australian law.)