Author: Elizabeth Laird
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Digital Identity Verification: Best Practices for Public Agencies
This report offers best practices for public agencies implementing digital identity verification, emphasizing privacy, equity, and security in the delivery of government services.
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The Equitable Tech Horizon in Digital Benefits Panel
Hear perspectives on topics including centering beneficiaries and workers in new ways, digital service delivery, digital identity, and automation.This video was recorded at the Digital Benefits Conference (BenCon) on June 14, 2023.
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Unpacking How Long-Standing Civil Rights Protections Apply to Emerging Technologies like AI at BenCon 2024
A panel of experts discuss the application of civil rights protections to emerging AI technologies, highlighting potential harms, the need for inclusive teams, and the importance of avoiding technology-centric solutions to social problems.
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Digital Identity Verification: Best Practices for Public Agencies
This report outlines best practices for public agencies to implement secure, equitable, and privacy-conscious digital identity verification systems.
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Digital Identity 101: An Introduction to Digital Identity in Public Benefits Programs (Draft)
This introductory guide explains the core concepts of digital identity and how they apply to public benefits programs. This guide is the first part of a suite of voluntary resources from the BalanceID Project: Enabling Secure Access and Managing Risk in SNAP and Medicaid.
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To AI or Not To AI: A Practice Guide for Public Agencies to Decide Whether to Proceed with Artificial Intelligence
This guide helps public agencies assess whether to use AI by providing a structured framework to evaluate appropriateness, risks, and alternatives.