For some time now, the Dutch government has made an app available (Android / iOS) with one purpose: to take a photo of your ID or passport and then mask certain information on the photo before you save it or send it along. The reason is that very often these a copy of photo of your passport or ID is requested, even when only some of the information on the ID or passport is relevant. This app makes it easier to avoid discussions and provide a copy of your ID, but without giving out information (such as a person’s national number) that is not relevant or proportionate for the request.
