When I write someone a check, and as part of the processing, the bank records the account number on the back, is this a release of the personal information and a breach of the privacy law? I now have the payee's personal information as to their bank, branch and account number.
These numbers are required to process the items. It is not a breach of privacy. If there is a desire to not have that information shared, a check should not be used for payment.
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These numbers are required to process the items. It is not a breach of privacy. If there is a desire to not have that information shared, a check should not be used for payment.
