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Digital driver's licenses: Privacy benefits and new tracking concerns

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Storing driver's licenses in digital wallets like Apple Wallet and Google Wallet offers potential privacy benefits by allowing selective data sharing, but raises new concerns about data tracking and retention after sharing. While the ISO/IEC 18013-5 standard supports more private interactions than physical cards, the 'server retrieval' method could allow issuing authorities to track ID usage. Although the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators has prohibited this method for 2025, the ultimate privacy of digital IDs still depends on regional regulations and the specific wallet's design, as well as what happens to the data once it's shared with third parties. AI

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  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.

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