Airbnb requesting ID and photo ??
For making a reservation with Airbnb they request a profile photo, text and copy of my ID.
I have no problem sending this data directly to the host, but not to a public website and company of which I don't know whether it is reliable.
Facebook, Google uses such data for advertisements or privacy infringement, so why not Airbnb ?
I have never booked any accomodation for which they require these data before showing up / checking in.
Produce an ID at checkin has been normal for several decades, but sending it beforehand to an American company ? No way.