MacGyverMagic/Mgm wrote:
I agree with you Sydey, that biographies should be
accurate, but
taking information straight from the subject constitutes original
research and since we can't see their identification papers it's not
verifiable.
How do you suppose we verify the correctness of a given birthdate if
there's no newspapers or books stating the date the subject says is
correct.
(And don't forget you need to verify you're actually talking to the
subject to begin with)
Mgm
We need to use the same methods that other organizations use.
It is illegal to impersonate someone. Pointing this out will
stop most people from falsifying records.
Requesting 3 forms of ID with a signed form (If done on line
electronic signatures are common.)
Example of the Strictest method
Proof of Identification
http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/births/proofOfIdent.htm
I doubt most news organizations require anything this strict.
Sydney Poore