I looked and didn't see anything posted or asked about it and this is the first time I have encountered it. If so I apologize and please provide a link if this has been discussed.
My question is, what are your legal options when asked for information? A buddy of mine tried to go to Pluckers yesterday and they asked to take his temp and get his "information". He told them to **** off and went somewhere else which I would have done the same. That one is easy and clear as it is a choice by both parties and can be dealt with on both sides. But what happens when it is an essential or necessary service?
Today my fiancee and I went to the county courthouse to get our marriage certificate. Before entering they took our temp and we had to give them our information on an ipad. The information included full name, address, phone number and email address. I didn't push the issue as we were in a hurry but after we were done I wish I had declined to see what happened. I don't mind having my temp taken but I have a huge problem taking down my information, especially to that degree. The more I thought about it the madder I got at myself for "playing the game". Fit me for a tin foil hat but I would bet money that info isn't just used for tracing with all the government abuse going on right now. I'm curious to see if at a minimum my spam email, texts, etc go up but more importantly I view it as another step to big brother keeping track of their subjects.
So without going any deeper, could I have declined? I know I technically could have declined and walked out similar to my buddy at Pluckers but it isn't like there is another place right down the street where I can pay my tax to get married. So maybe more importantly, if I declined could a government agency have denied me entrance or the service I was there for if I didn't "play the game" or would they have let me in? It doesn't seem right for them to be able to deny that service but it is still a service. Or, what if I was there for a court date? Could I be restricted from going to my court date and have that held against me (not showing up, etc.)?
Most of this is out of curiosity but next time, if there is a next time, I plan to decline as I don't agree with the entire concept and view it as an invasion of privacy.
My question is, what are your legal options when asked for information? A buddy of mine tried to go to Pluckers yesterday and they asked to take his temp and get his "information". He told them to **** off and went somewhere else which I would have done the same. That one is easy and clear as it is a choice by both parties and can be dealt with on both sides. But what happens when it is an essential or necessary service?
Today my fiancee and I went to the county courthouse to get our marriage certificate. Before entering they took our temp and we had to give them our information on an ipad. The information included full name, address, phone number and email address. I didn't push the issue as we were in a hurry but after we were done I wish I had declined to see what happened. I don't mind having my temp taken but I have a huge problem taking down my information, especially to that degree. The more I thought about it the madder I got at myself for "playing the game". Fit me for a tin foil hat but I would bet money that info isn't just used for tracing with all the government abuse going on right now. I'm curious to see if at a minimum my spam email, texts, etc go up but more importantly I view it as another step to big brother keeping track of their subjects.
So without going any deeper, could I have declined? I know I technically could have declined and walked out similar to my buddy at Pluckers but it isn't like there is another place right down the street where I can pay my tax to get married. So maybe more importantly, if I declined could a government agency have denied me entrance or the service I was there for if I didn't "play the game" or would they have let me in? It doesn't seem right for them to be able to deny that service but it is still a service. Or, what if I was there for a court date? Could I be restricted from going to my court date and have that held against me (not showing up, etc.)?
Most of this is out of curiosity but next time, if there is a next time, I plan to decline as I don't agree with the entire concept and view it as an invasion of privacy.
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