Unemployment Document Verification Concerns

Summary

GDOL may request sensitive documents for unemployment verification, but its crucial to confirm the legitimacy of such requests. Contact GDOL directly to verify the emails authenticity and inquire about in-person document verification options. Typically, copies of documents are required for records, but you can ask if exceptions are possible. Agencies have procedures that may seem intrusive but are usually legal. If uncomfortable, discuss selective submission of documents with GDOL.

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I applied for UI.I Q&A regarding my separation from my employer which I filled honestly based on what I wrote I qualify for UI in the state of GA. Examiner emailed me this respond with the requested info by *-*-* to the UI Integrity Unit. THE GDOL MUST VERIFY YOUR IDENTIFICATION BEFORE YOU CAN PROCEED WITH YOUR UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIM. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT DRIVERS LICENSES, FRONT AND BACK AND A SELFIE OF YOUR DRIVERS LICENSES. A COPY OF YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR PASSPORT. A COPY OF YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, FRONT AND BACK. A COPY OF YOUR BANK STATEMENT AND UTILITY BILL send to ui_integrity@gdol.ga.gov. with * business day deadline she wants me to send her all sensitive information over an email. I have lived at the same address for 16 years I have received puec/pua in the past. I also have already verified with ID.me. I am willing to go show all my documents to a person at GDOL office but I am not comfortable with sending sensitive documents over an email
It's understandable that you're concerned about sending sensitive documents via email. Here are some steps you can take:
- Contact GDOL Directly: Call the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) to confirm the legitimacy of the email request.
- In-Person Verification: Request an appointment to verify your documents in person at a GDOL office.
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Thanks, that's what I thought Am I able to take the documents to GDOL office in person without them making copies of It and verify myself that way? Do I take the copies of my document or the real documents?
It's best to take copies of your documents when visiting the GDOL office. Keep the originals with you for verification, but provide the copies for their records. This way, you maintain possession of your original documents. Would you like the contact information for the nearest GDOL office?
oh so you are saying that they will have to keep the copies. I can't just show a human at GDOL all my real documents that she could verify physically without making any copies specially of my passport and my bank statement
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It's likely that the GDOL will require copies for their records to process your claim. You can contact them directly to confirm if there are any exceptions to this procedure. Would you like the contact information for the nearest GDOL office?
How can they get away with having such a unsecure way to verify? and they are asking for every identifying documentation a person possesses. I have already verified through ID.me. How can this be legally okay? Can I give them copies of everything except my bank statement and passport?
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It's understandable to be concerned about the security of your sensitive information. Here are some general points:
- GDOL's Procedure: Agencies often have their own procedures, and while they may seem intrusive, they are usually within legal bounds.
- Selective Submission: It's best to contact GDOL directly to ask if they will accept your documents without the bank statement and passport.
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