The Path to Digital Identity in the United States
This report analyzes the current state of digital identity in the United States, outlines challenges such as privacy concerns, fragmented systems, and lack of standards, and proposes policy and technology solutions to build a secure, interoperable, and user-friendly national digital identity framework.
Exploring methods by which the US can develop a modern, secure, and interoperable digital identity system to improve trust, efficiency, and accessibility in online interactions.
It reviews flaws in the U.S.’s fragmented digital ID approach, such as inconsistent systems, poor interoperability, and security risks, while drawing lessons from successful international models. Key barriers include privacy concerns, lack of standards, and political resistance. It recommends federal leadership, interoperable standards, private-sector incentives, strong privacy protections, and public education to build trust and adoption.
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