信息技术与创新基金会：2024年美国的数字身份之路（英文版）（18页）.pdf

1、 itif.org The Path to Digital Identity in the United States ASH JOHNSON|SEPTEMBER 2024 Digital IDs are a more convenient,secure,and versatile option than physical IDs,but few Americans currently have one.With the right investments and collaboration between federal and state governments,Americans cou

2、ld realize the full potential of digital IDs.KEY TAKEAWAYS A well-designed digital ID is more convenient,secure,privacy-protective,and usable than a physical ID.Countries around the world have started offering digital IDs since the advent of the 21st century,taking many different approaches to digit

3、al identity that the United States could learn from.Currently,12 states offer mobile drivers licenses,a type of digital ID,and have faced challenges such as interoperability,accessibility,usability,and trust.The few federal efforts at a national digital identity system have resulted in only limited

4、progress toward that goal.To ensure that all Americans have access to well-developed digital IDs,the federal government should coordinate a nationwide effort to promote digital ID development,implementation,and use.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY&INNOVATION FOUNDATION|SEPTEMBER 2024 PAGE 2 CONTENTS Key Takea

5、ways.1 Introduction.2 The Case for Digital Identity.3 Digital Identity Trends.4 The Current Patchwork.7 Mobile Drivers Licenses.7 Challenges.10 Efforts at a National Standard.12 NIST Digital Identity Guidelines.12 National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace.12 Improving Digital Identity A

6、ct.13 The Future of Digital Identity.14 Endnotes.16 INTRODUCTION The overwhelming majority of smartphone-owning Americans live their day-to-day lives with the world virtually at their fingertips.They can stay in touch with friends and family,buy and sell products and services across borders,and acce