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