DoorDash is rolling out a brand new requirement for alcohol deliveries throughout the US. The supply particular person might want to scan a buyer’s ID with the DoorDash app to ensure the client is of authorized ingesting age. They’ll additionally verify for indicators of intoxication earlier than handing over the booze (couriers are not allowed to ship alcohol to somebody who’s visibly intoxicated).

The id verification measure builds on DoorDash’s present alcohol supply guidelines. You’ll nonetheless have to scan your ID into the app earlier than you’ll be able to full an order for hooch. Until now, prospects solely needed to present their ID to the supply particular person. DoorDash’s objective with the scanning requirement is to make it tougher for customers aged below 21 to obtain alcohol. DoorDash delivers alcohol in 23 states, in addition to Puerto Rico, Canada and Australia.

The firm examined the twin ID verification measure in a number of cities. It stated the function made it simpler for couriers to confirm the consumer’s id and age earlier than giving them the order. When it comes to making sure ID particulars stay safe, DoorDash says it has “implemented administrative, organizational, technical and physical security controls that are designed to safeguard personal information.” According to the privacy policy, it should completely delete biometric info that is not wanted.

“At DoorDash, safety is a top priority and our goal is to deliver alcohol in the safest and most responsible way possible,” DoorDash’s common supervisor of alcohol Erik Ragotte stated in a press release. “With today’s announcement of two-step or dual ID verification, we’re setting a new industry standard for responsible alcohol delivery. The new safety measures will help ensure alcohol is delivered to people over the age of 21. We will continue to innovate and find even more ways to promote responsible alcohol delivery.”