In a pandemic like that of Covid-19, as vaccination campaigns spread to many countries, it is to be expected that people will want to post pictures of vaccination cards on social media, however experts are stressing that this should not be done.
First, the vaccination card contains personal information (name, surname, date of birth, possibly even personal ID number, etc.). The Better Business Bureau (BBB) ??- a non-profit organization that aims to improve businesses in the marketplace - stressed in January that personal information could be used for illegal activities if it got into the wrong hands.
Got your COVID-19 vaccine? Great! Avoid sharing a pic of your vaccination card on social media. The personal info on it makes you a target for ID theft and helps scammers create fake cards. #BBBScamAlert #coronavirushttps://t.co/irUovGr0Cd pic.twitter.com/6GjJo2pc8P
— BBB (@bbb_us) January 29, 2021
In addition, the BBB points out that publishing cards can make it easier for people to counterfeit them. The organization reported that fake vaccination cards have been sold in the UK and one illegal can be spread anywhere.