A passport copy can often contain sensitive information such as date of birth which can be used to access other sensitive information such as bank accounts.
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Is it okay to send a scanned copy of my passport? You can send. you should write on the scanned passport copy (all)pages for the only purpose it should be used to be on safe side to prevent miss use.
Many countries have laws requiring foreign visitors to register with the local police. By taking your passports the hotels are doing this for you (and it's not their decision - it's the law - they have no choice).
Answer. Use the hotel safe. There's a greater chance you'll lose it or that it'll be stolen from your bag or pocket than it being stolen from the safe. Plus you can use a secondary lock hotel room safe for additional security of the safe.