In plain English
It is a document used to confirm who a person is by showing that person's photograph. The photograph connects the document to the person whose identity is being checked.
In context
Here, it means an identification document with the person's photograph that must be uploaded for identity verification.
- Situation
- Managing records, consent forms, proxies, privacy, and information release
- What it communicates
- labels the upload requirement for identification with a photograph.
Meaning limits
The term alone does not specify any document characteristics beyond including the person's photograph and being used to verify identity.
Examples
“The receptionist asked for a photo ID, not just a membership card with a name on it.”
“For identity verification, please upload a photo ID.”