This policy brief explores how federal privacy laws like the Privacy Act of 1974 limit demographic data collection, undermining government efforts to conduct equity assessments and address algorithmic bias.
The OECD's Recommendation on the Governance of Digital Identity, adopted on 8 June 2023, provides guidelines for member countries to establish secure and user-centric digital identity systems that enhance trust and facilitate access to online services.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
This case study highlights how states used data sharing and targeted outreach to boost WIC enrollment among Medicaid and SNAP participants, improving program reach and reducing disparities.
This guide introduces privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) and provides practical guidance for government agencies on selecting and implementing them to securely use, share, and protect sensitive data.
This blog explains that verifiable digital credentials (VDCs) are cryptographically secure digital versions of physical credentials (like driver’s licenses or diplomas) stored in digital wallets that can be presented and verified online or in person.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
