How can you protect yourself against identity theft?

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Surely you're at increased risk when you're told to bring all of your visa application documents, as both UKVI and Schengen guidance direct you to do when seeking entry at the border? Key details could be lost or stolen, including educational and employment information, financial statements, property ownership, and relationship data (e.g., birth, marriage).

Indeed, when travelling, you're less likely to check, or even have access to systems and/or alerts.

What should be done to be fully compliant with entry requirements while, at the same time, reduce or mitigate the risks of identity theft if one's documents are lost or stolen?






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