I think it's a personal choice, based on how much risk you want to take.  A huge percentage of providers are trustworthy, and most are professional and don't make mistakes with your info.  However, if you are risk averse and it would be a huge  problem for your info to become public in some fashion, you probably want to limit divulging it as much as you can.  Or just not divulge it at all.  If you can't keep your own secret, it's probably not fair to expect others to keep it for you.

I don’t accept ID’s with crossed out information.

Totally defeats the purpose of vetting. I think everyone does what’s right for their lifestyle. Most providers require 2 references from people they have never met. Mind boggling that many rely on p411 okays & it’s not a verification site. The fun fact is no one screens better, than me. I care about my safety. Single mom.

I saw 👀 a provider who does nothing to verify, but screens by cheating over the phone 📞 apparently vibes don’t lie. I need real life verification myself personally. Find the provider who fits your needs.

I ask for your picture to show and your full legal name. I am OK with the rest being crossed out. If you have a very common name I will ask for your DOB to verify I am looking at the correct person. I would say it is about 50/50 of guys that send the ID with info blocked out and the rest send the whole ID with all the info visible. Either is fine in my book.

I feel you can always  find the provider who shares your mutual preferences for mutual comfort -  it’s ok to be rejected by one just move on to someone else  
And it’s okay to take your time to find trust  

There are ways established providers gain trust - such as verified photos and profiles along with presence & more than enough reviews on trusted sites - seek her reviews or watch the way she interacts to get a feel on the respect given to her clients & surroundings  -  

She most likely wouldn’t spread your info for no reason- and unless you’re physically dangerous - most of us typically stay level headed about it .  

 
If I were a provider who has zero history of who she is with zero references such as reviews and such , I feel like I would NEED to require provider references from established providers with a lot of the verification  I lack at that moment and can’t really expect but can hope someone gives me their un-altered ID  

Unless a person is fully retired by age  

 I personally also feel it’s fair to cross out the address , but I appreciated it more when it’s there  
the registered number and date of birth should be sufficient for just the ID part alone (but I require additional verification for those who aren’t of retiring age though)  

Happy verification ~  
May you keep the community safe