Some California residents will be able to add their driver's licenses and state IDs to Apple Wallet soon, as part of a mobile driver's license pilot program. Enrollment requires scanning the ID and a photo of the user's face. Participants will benefit from streamlined TSA screening and age-restricted purchases at designated retail locations.
State-run mobile ID apps have sparked security concerns, including fears of police misuse and tracking of personal information. Organizations like the NYCLU expressed worries over potential infringements on privacy and civil liberties.
Apple asserts that IDs stored in Apple Wallet are secure and inaccessible to third parties, maintaining that the information is solely retained on the user's device for privacy protection.
The pilot program will allow users to navigate TSA screening without presenting their physical IDs, showcasing a technological advancement in the seamless integration of identity verification in travel.
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