Race and Inequity in Identity Proofing Methods
The vast fraud committed through the use of stolen and synthetic identities in UI programs has spotlighted the need for updated identity fraud detection mechanisms. As states are implementing new technologies and systems, they need to consider the ways in which they are impacting racial inequities in UI benefits.
The document examines how identity proofing methods used by vendors in unemployment insurance can perpetuate racial and social inequities.
It highlights that certain verification techniques, such as credit history checks and facial recognition, disproportionately disadvantage people of color and other marginalized groups, leading to unequal access to benefits.
Share this Resource:
