Civil liberties advocates warn of privacy risks with new digital ID law

Civil liberties advocates warn of privacy risks with new digital ID law

A new state digital driver’s license law includes privacy protections, but advocates warn that the tech could lead to surveillance and misuse. (Dana DiFilippo | New Jersey Monitor)A new state digital driver’s license law promises convenience, but critics warn the move risks turning smartphones into surveillance tools. Last month, Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation requiring the state Motor Vehicle Commission to create mobile driver’s licenses, …