CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Kroger has implemented a new policy requiring customers to scan their ID when purchasing alcohol, a shift from the previous practice where employees would manually verify age.
Cybersecurity expert Dave Hatter expressed skepticism about the policy, citing concerns over data privacy, but said he understands why it could be attractive for a business like Kroger.
“From an efficiency standpoint and from the standpoint of potentially reducing the likelihood that people are cheating the system or clerks just aren’t paying attention,” said Hatter…