Is it safe to send ID documents by email?

You should not send personally identifiable information via unencrypted email. It is not a secure way to send any information and could expose you to data hacking.

How do I safely send identity documents?

4 Answers

1. Most security features don’t appear in a scanned image.
2. Send the scan in black in white.
3. Send a lower resolution, or compressed image (Medium/Low JPEG)
4. Attach only one side of the document if possible.
5. Ask the company what their data retention policies are.

What is a good way to protect sensitive information sent via email?

Use the “Bcc” (blind carbon copy) line for large numbers of recipients. This protects the email addresses of the recipients by hiding them and makes your email easier to read. Delete email and attachments when you no longer need them. Emails containing sensitive information should be deleted securely.

Can someone steal your identity with your ID?

With a driver’s license or a photo of one, an identity thief has direct access to your full name, driver’s license number, birth date and other personal information. Since 2017, the driver’s license information of more than 150 million U.S. drivers has been compromised in a data breach or failure to secure a database.

How do I send secure email attachments?

The most common method for sending encrypted email attachments is to use an S/MIME certificate (Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions). This kind of encryption leverages public-key (asymmetric) cryptography, which requires both a public encryption key and a private one known only to the recipient and sender.

How do I send a secure email attachment?

In message that you are composing, click File > Properties. Click Security Settings, and then select the Encrypt message contents and attachments check box. Compose your message, and then click Send.

What is the safest way to send sensitive information?

Fax is the most secure way to send documents. Fax machines are far less connected than email accounts. And they’re basically immune to information theft scams. Since there are fewer ways to breach a fax connection, fax is one of the most secure ways to send sensitive information.

Is it safe to send a picture of your ID?

Sometimes, you need to send a picture of your ID to verify your identity. A common example might be when you’re applying for an online loan. In such cases, as long as you’re dealing with a reputable organization and sending the information via a secure process, it’s usually safe.