11.21.2025
Fears about Apple's Digital ID are afraid of a boogeyman that the iPhone can't unleash, and concerns about governmental tracking or over-reach because of it are best pointed at other
A digital driver's license in the Apple Wallet app
Critics focus on sweeping threats that sound dramatic but don't match the system inside the Apple Wallet Digital ID feature.
Some advocates warn that digital credentials could reveal where a person travels or when they present an ID. Many fears connect to surveillance practices that already exist through public cameras, automated license plate readers, and other systems that track movement without consent.
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