Yes. TikTok retains ID images for up to 90 days for security auditing. They claim to delete the raw data after verification, but metadata may be kept longer for legal compliance.

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TikTok’s AI is incredibly sophisticated. If you scan a printed photo of an ID, use an edited image, or try to verify with your older sibling’s license, TikTok will flag your account for