Wow, none of my 5 stays recently in Italy asked for passport info whereas every stay in Turkey has been extremely strict about it. PS - after reading and watching your info about Palermo and what to expect I was so very pleasantly surprised that every single person who I purchased from or interacted with were all extremely friendly and helpful! 😊
Thank you for explanations, our hosts were very reticent to tell us why they took a photo of our identity cards, but we found it out in the end. We were very suprised because in my country it is strickly forbidden to do it. Why? Because with other person IC (and some other details) you are able to take loan in the bank or make other criminal things...There are no names on the intercoms and mailboxes in the house, in my country - EU RODO regulations. Different thing in Italy.
Indeed, the act of hosts taking photos of guests' identity cards or passports is not just unsettling, it's downright ridiculous, especially for those coming from countries that deeply value security and privacy. But in Italy, this absurdity is enshrined in law, making hosts act more like unpaid government clerks than genuine hospitality providers. They're caught in a bind - required by law to request such sensitive data and then deal with the inevitable discomfort and fallout it causes guests. It's a real conundrum. In today's world, where personal data is so precious, one would think its protection would be of utmost priority. Yet, in Italy, the approach seems haphazard at best. It leaves many to question the rationale of those in power. Let's hope common sense prevails soon and this dated, intrusive rule is revisited. Grazie e a presto 😉
Thanks Nico, that's really helpful!
Wow, none of my 5 stays recently in Italy asked for passport info whereas every stay in Turkey has been extremely strict about it.
PS - after reading and watching your info about Palermo and what to expect I was so very pleasantly surprised that every single person who I purchased from or interacted with were all extremely friendly and helpful! 😊
Great video Nico. Thanks and keep them coming.
grazie mille 🙏🏽
Hope to see you in Palermo June 2024.
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Thank you for explanations, our hosts were very reticent to tell us why they took a photo of our identity cards, but we found it out in the end. We were very suprised because in my country it is strickly forbidden to do it. Why? Because with other person IC (and some other details) you are able to take loan in the bank or make other criminal things...There are no names on the intercoms and mailboxes in the house, in my country - EU RODO regulations. Different thing in Italy.
Indeed, the act of hosts taking photos of guests' identity cards or passports is not just unsettling, it's downright ridiculous, especially for those coming from countries that deeply value security and privacy. But in Italy, this absurdity is enshrined in law, making hosts act more like unpaid government clerks than genuine hospitality providers. They're caught in a bind - required by law to request such sensitive data and then deal with the inevitable discomfort and fallout it causes guests.
It's a real conundrum. In today's world, where personal data is so precious, one would think its protection would be of utmost priority. Yet, in Italy, the approach seems haphazard at best. It leaves many to question the rationale of those in power. Let's hope common sense prevails soon and this dated, intrusive rule is revisited. Grazie e a presto 😉
I expect my passport to be checked at least by the accommodation reception when checking in
bravissimo