BitWielder1 :”Why should I need anything other than the US passport that I already have? “
(From the article):” The US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) recent unveiling of a $1.7 million initiative
to foster the development of digital wallets will raise eyebrows among privacy advocates.
While DHS’s Science & Technology Directorate ostensibly presents this as the “Privacy Preserving Digital Credential Wallets & Verifiers” SVIP Topic Call,
the devil will be in the details."
”The plan is to use the system for “travel, immigration and citizenship status, employment, residency status and more.”..
On the surface, this may appear as a step toward standardization.
However, this type of centralization could create a monoculture that will also speed up the move towards centralized digital IDs
– which could be the entire plan.”
"Moreover, while the DHS claims to prioritize the portability and interoperability of these wallets,
the question of who will wield the power and control over these centralized standards remains open to debate.(Emphasis mine)
The shadow of governmental overreach looms large, especially in an era where data is often considered more valuable than gold.”
” But critics will retort that such platitudes do not adequately address the complex challenges of preserving privacy in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
DHS Chief Privacy Officer Mason Clutter’s remark that this investment is in the “building blocks” for privacy-preserving digital credentials,
and portrays the department’s commitment to privacy as exemplary, raises questions.”
(My Comment) : Consolidation of confidential information of the countries entire population to the Federal government is a needless risk.
Look to what has recently happened in the Department of Just-Us whereby the agency has become 'politically challenged'.
Many liberal States are returning to having the county, and/or parish of residence, listed on your cars license plates for ease of identification.
Do you envision this as being a problem if, and when, the government restricts your travel, listing your income, political affiliation, or other information ?
Remember, the current administration hungers and wants more and more control and power over the general population.
I see this initiative to be an outright challenge to privacy.
“digital wallets”
I’m waiting for them To be announced to be stored in our hands
What for?
They are letting in millions of illegals and they want to track US for what reason again? To enforce the law on us US citizens and let the illegals off scot-free?