How states can better digital ID programs for better privacy, equity

On the latest episode of StateScoop’s Priorities podcast, Jay Stanley, senior policy analyst at the American Civil Liberties Union, talks about a new report he authored for the organization that contains legislative recommendations for states rolling out digital ID programs. Since the release of the ACLU’s last report on the programs in 2021, several states have added digital ID capabilities, but Stanley says the current landscape for digital IDs is immature. However, he talks about ways for state legislators to create a digital ID system that protects privacy and equity, which includes technical recommendations as well as policies about how law enforcement can access the IDs.

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