It’s not like lightning, but US expanding digital ID systems for travelers
Half of the 2024 operational commitments made by the U.S.’ top transportation security agency involve digital identity. Officials with the…
mDL (mobile driver’s license)
Mobile driver’s licenses, alternatively referred to as digital driver’s licenses and known by the short forms mDL and DDL, are increasingly popular credentials for driving privileges and identity verification. Issued by a department of motor vehicles or similar government authority and stored in a digital wallet on a smartphone, these credentials are being adopted or considered as digital IDs for a wide range of applications including age verification.
Arizona mDLs now live on Samsung Wallet
The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division has announced that state residents can now store mobile driver’s licenses in…
California couldn’t find the right vendor, so it bootstrapped its mDL
In the forever war between build and buy, build largely won in the state of California when elected leaders decided…
Biometrics and mDLs deployed to streamline air traffic during the holiday season
In the U.S., digital IDs are expected to help streamline traffic during airlines’ busiest season, and the New Terminal One…
Decentralized, user-owned ID propounded by DFend founder, platform launched by Zetrix
People should have full ownership and control over their digital identities, says Chris Smith, DFend founder and CEO, sharing lessons…
European digital wallet framework endorsed by EU Parliament committee
A draft of the legal framework governing the European digital identity project has received endorsement from a European Parliament committee,…
EU Council proposes launch of mobile driver’s licenses for digital wallets
The Council of the European Union has introduced changes to a proposed package of legislation to establish a legal basis…
SpruceID mDL interoperability event shows success for global standard
SpruceID has hosted a successful interoperability event, the results of which are expected to help support global implementation of mobile…
Bridging America’s digital identity gap with mobile driver’s licenses
By Neville Pattinson, Head of Federal Government Sales at Thales Group’s DIS Identity & Biometric Solutions The fraud problem that has…
California, Iowa make progress on mDLs, Australian states see delays
U.S. states Iowa and California are taking strides in expanding the availability and acceptance of their mobile driver’s licenses, while…
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