In a recent episode of the SecureIDNews podcast series on mobile IDs and mobile driver’s licenses, we explored the current landscape of state DMV pilots of mobile licenses. We uncovered four characteristics that a mobile ID must possess if it is to transition from pilot to reality.

The West African country has ambitious plans for its digital ID project, which citizens can use to access online government services, digitally sign documents and travel to neighboring countries. In time, Ghana also plans to enable financial transactions via the cards.

In the third episode of a four-part podcast series, SecureIDNews explores the current landscape of state pilots around mobile driver’s licenses. The mobile IDs are rolling out in a series of innovative trials and many additional state legislatures are instructing their DMVs to prepare. Hear about the ‘state of the states’ in this episode of our podcast series, Investigating Mobile IDs and Credentials.

The state started testing the secure identification technology earlier this year, and, so far, reaction has been positive among users. The pilot will offer lessons and guidance on how to expand digital driver’s licenses and perhaps widen their scope to incorporate more data.

Because the security built into mobile IDs allows for encrypted information and signatures that only a verified reader can access, mobile IDs enhance privacy. “If you want to look at it in a simple way, imagine if you drop your driver’s license or ID card on the street. Someone could pick that up and read […]

In the second episode of a four-part podcast series, SecureIDNews investigates both the privacy concerns and the opportunities for privacy enhancement that arise when traditional ID cards and credentials migrate to mobile devices. Mobile ID is poised to play a role in credentials including driver’s licenses, sporting licenses, professional licenses and travel documents. But key to acceptance will be communicating the privacy-enabling features to a cautious citizenry. Learn the ins and outs from key industry leaders in this episode of our podcast series, Investigating Mobile IDs and Credentials.

The name Stephanie Schuckers is almost synonymous with liveness detection in biometrics. But it doesn’t end there. Dr. Schuckers is also a professor at Clarkson University, director of the Center for ID Technology Research, founder of a biometric startup and mentor to an ongoing crop of new biometric scientists. Last year, the startup she founded was acquired by a leading biometric company. This month, she is being honored as a recipient of the 2017 Women in Biometrics Awards.