ACLU Digital ID State Legislative Recommendations
These recommendations outline privacy-focused guidelines for states adopting digital IDs, emphasizing protections against surveillance, ensuring equitable access, and maintaining control over personal data.
The ACLU Digital ID State Legislative Recommendations document provides guidelines and legislative recommendations for the adoption of digital IDs, particularly digital driver’s licenses, by state governments.
It emphasizes privacy, equity, and accessibility concerns related to the digital ID systems, advising that states design systems that protect personal data, prevent surveillance, and ensure that individuals without access to smartphones or technical resources are not excluded. The document includes 12 specific legislative recommendations, such as prohibiting police access to personal phones, ensuring granular control over the data shared through digital IDs, and enforcing privacy protections through a private right of action.
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