New York A08598 requires businesses with a physical presence in the state to verify identity in person using two forms of identification for mobile.

New York A08598 amends the general business law to add a new section requiring businesses that offer online accounts for mobile telephones to allow consumers to recover their accounts by proving their identity in person using two forms of physical identification. Acceptable forms of identification include a valid passport, a driver's license or non-driver's identification card, a social security card, or a certified or official copy of a birth certificate. This requirement applies only to businesses with a physical presence and at least one retail location within the state.

New York A08598 requires businesses with a physical presence in the state to verify identity in person using two forms of identification for mobile.

New York A08598 amends the general business law to add a new section requiring businesses that offer online accounts for mobile telephones to allow consumers to recover their accounts by proving their identity in person using two forms of physical identification. Acceptable forms of identification include a valid passport, a driver's license or non-driver's identification card, a social security card, or a certified or official copy of a birth certificate. This requirement applies only to businesses with a physical presence and at least one retail location within the state.