Privacy advocates are worried about mobile driver’s licenses

Privacy advocates are worried about mobile driver’s licenses

Dozens of privacy advocates, along with top digital rights groups, have signed onto a campaign to remove the surveillance capabilities native to mobile driver’s license technology.

Privacy Concerns Rise as U.S. States Expand Digital ID and Mobile Driver’s License Programs

Digital identity systems and mobile driver’s licenses are experiencing increased adoption across U.S. states, with projections indicating that users could reach 143 million by 2030. The rapid expansion has intensified discussions among privacy experts and digital identity leaders regarding potential privacy implications. The technical architecture of digital IDs includes “phone home” capabilities that enable government tracking of individuals’ a…