WATCH: Should you use a digital ID? Here's what to know
Summary
Twenty states and Puerto Rico now offer digital driver’s licenses that you can store on your phone. These digital IDs let you prove your identity by tapping your phone or showing a QR code, which can protect more of your personal information than a plastic ID. However, some people are worried about privacy, especially if governments could track where you use your digital ID.Key Facts
- Twenty states plus Puerto Rico offer mobile driver’s licenses (mDL).
- You can add the digital ID to your phone’s mobile wallet or a state app.
- Over 250 U.S. airports accept mobile driver’s licenses for domestic flights.
- Digital IDs can share only necessary information, like age, without revealing full details.
- Phones can use security features like facial ID or fingerprints to protect the digital ID.
- If a phone with a digital ID is lost, the ID can be remotely removed via your DMV account.
- Privacy advocates worry that digital IDs could allow governments to track users.
- The AAMVA guidelines forbid “phone home” systems where the ID checks call back to a server, reducing tracking risks.
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