A newpatent applicationby Apple shows the company is working to make passports that are entirely digital.
The utility details software that could ensure the person holding an iPhone with digital ID is the actual owner.
But ID theft isnt the only issue with digital documents.
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Like surfing the internet, a digital passport could leave digital breadcrumbs on where youve been.
“Digital passports create a more frictionless transaction when traveling from country to country.”
But along with the convenience comes risk.
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Users have to trust big tech companies like Apple to store their digital information securely.
Better than Paper?
Not everyone agrees that digital passports are a security risk.
“The primary roadblock is trust,” Hoffner said.
