RackinRay
Master
Went in today to look around while wife was shopping KC Penny. They had the Ruger Wrangler at $199.99, so after looking I said I would buy it.
Employee took my IDs and started pecking on computer. He then handed me a tablet and told me to log in and what the password would be.
I asked it the information would be stored on the store's server and he said yes. Then he will print the form and the store would have to keep those printed copies on file.
I asked if the information is being stored electronically, and he said it was stored on the computer.
I declined and then went to seek a manager. Manager said that yes, they used the store computer to collect and store the information that was then used to print the FFL form. When I explained my concern on the electronic storage of my Personal Identify Information (PII), she told me that it was not stored permanently and would be gone tomorrow. I told her that with ny training and background I did not believe that was strictly true, and would not take the risk as electronic collection of PII was not required for firearms purchases under federal or state law.
I told her that I would NOT put my PII on the store computer/server as it is connected to the net and the information is not reliably deleted until the hard drive is wiped or destroyed. I also mentioned that they are collecting and creating an electronic PII file without proper explanation required by the Privacy Act of the US government. I also explained that I wanted to verify what I was told before I posted about it online as I am sure not many people will consent to having that level of personal information stored in Academy's computer, no matter how short it was supposed to be held!
I am done with that store for firearms purchases, your opinion may vary and no need to debate it with me here as that is not the intent of my post.
Employee took my IDs and started pecking on computer. He then handed me a tablet and told me to log in and what the password would be.
I asked it the information would be stored on the store's server and he said yes. Then he will print the form and the store would have to keep those printed copies on file.
I asked if the information is being stored electronically, and he said it was stored on the computer.
I declined and then went to seek a manager. Manager said that yes, they used the store computer to collect and store the information that was then used to print the FFL form. When I explained my concern on the electronic storage of my Personal Identify Information (PII), she told me that it was not stored permanently and would be gone tomorrow. I told her that with ny training and background I did not believe that was strictly true, and would not take the risk as electronic collection of PII was not required for firearms purchases under federal or state law.
I told her that I would NOT put my PII on the store computer/server as it is connected to the net and the information is not reliably deleted until the hard drive is wiped or destroyed. I also mentioned that they are collecting and creating an electronic PII file without proper explanation required by the Privacy Act of the US government. I also explained that I wanted to verify what I was told before I posted about it online as I am sure not many people will consent to having that level of personal information stored in Academy's computer, no matter how short it was supposed to be held!
I am done with that store for firearms purchases, your opinion may vary and no need to debate it with me here as that is not the intent of my post.