
Google is asking several businesses to provision their EIN, Employer Identification Number and a nexus to their privacy guideline whenever updating parts of their Google Business Profile.
Syed Amir informed me of this in the comments area on this site. He said, "While environment it up (the communication button), I noticed that Google is asking for an EIN and an additional Privacy Policy URL."
He posted this screenshot that says, "To assistance defend you and your customers, a Google partner volition assessment your particulars before you can obtain messages. This takes concerning three to four operating days."
Here is his screenshot:
I volition say that this makes a lot additional awareness than asking for a government ID.
Have you seen this?
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