Why is it necessary to provide driver's license or passport numbers to eBay.

[annabellaliz]

This seems a breach of privacy and an opening for identity theft.

[gutterpunkz05]

It is called Proof Of Identity, and is a legal requirement.

[preppyjetster]

It has never been a "legal" requirement before, and is absolutely unnecessary.

[davewil1964]

It is now, and has to do with the AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT money laundering laws. Take it up with the government.

[katistrophik]

As dave said, it is now, and if you want to keep selling on eBay you need to provide it

[por8561]

no. ebay is not a bank.