Improving Digital Identity: Enhancing Online Security and Accessibility
This Act aims to enhance the security and reliability of online identity verification to protect citizens from identity theft and fraud. It establishes a task force to develop better methods for digital identity confirmation, making online services more accessible while safeguarding privacy. Citizens can expect safer transactions and reduced risk of online fraud.
Key points
Creation of a dedicated task force to coordinate government efforts in improving digital identity security.
Support for states and local governments to upgrade identity credential systems for secure digital verification.
Implementation of guidelines for federal agencies to enhance their digital identity verification capabilities, improving citizen data security.
Prohibition of a single, mandatory digital identity or central registry, protecting against excessive government control over personal data.
Requirement for individual consent for digital identity verification services, strengthening control over personal information.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4528
Sponsor: Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2022-07-13