Government ID Checks Required
Accessing certain Claude AI capabilities now requires a government ID and selfie. Here is how Anthropic is handling your data.
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Anthropic now requires government IDs for certain Claude users. Selective checks require submitting original physical driver's licenses or passports alongside live smartphone selfies to confirm account ownership.
Business accounts undergoing verification must provide their legal name, address, and registration number through an authorized representative. Third-party provider Persona collects and stores these identification documents rather than keeping copies directly on Anthropic systems.
Anthropic confirms that this sensitive personal identity data is never used to train Claude models or for advertising purposes. Verification is triggered when accounts access specific capabilities, undergo platform reviews, or meet legal compliance rules managed through Persona.
