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Digital driver's licenses in wallets raise privacy concerns

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

Storing digital driver's licenses in mobile wallets like Apple Wallet and Google Wallet offers potential privacy benefits by selectively sharing information, but raises new concerns about data tracking and retention after sharing. While the ISO/IEC 18013-5 standard supports selective data release, the "server retrieval" method could allow issuing authorities to track ID usage, though the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators has prohibited this for 2025. Ultimately, privacy depends on the specific wallet design, regional regulations, and how organizations handle the data after it's shared. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about data privacy and control for digital identity solutions.

RANK_REASON Article discusses the implementation and implications of a digital product (mobile driver's licenses in wallets), rather than a core AI release or research.

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Digital driver's licenses in wallets raise privacy concerns

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Novak Božović) ·

    The safety and privacy concerns of storing your driver's license in a digital wallet

    A digital driver's license kept in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet is convenient, but you should be aware of its implications on your privacy.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The safety and privacy concerns of storing your driver's license in a digital wallet A digital driver's license kept in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet is conveni

    The safety and privacy concerns of storing your driver's license in a digital wallet A digital driver's license kept in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet is convenient, but you should be aware of its implications on your privacy. https://www. engadget.com/2256059/safety-pr ivacy-conc…

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