Google is expanding a feature that allows Android users to add their ID or driver's license to Wallet .
Starting today, residents of Arizona, Colorado, and Georgia can store a digital version of their ID in the app. Google first enabled the option in Maryland in June. Apple also lets people in certain locations add a digital copy of their ID to Apple Wallet.
For now, you can use a digital ID stored in Google Wallet to expedite processing at TSA PreCheck lines at select airports. Google plans to offer more ways to use the digital version of your ID this year, such as renting a car through an app. The idea is that the app will only have access to the information it needs, such as the holder’s name and eligibility to drive.
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Digital IDs added to Google Wallet are encrypted, so no one will have access to the personal information stored there unless the user decides to share it. To access the ID, you will need to verify your identity using a fingerprint. Additionally, you will be able to choose what information you want to share when you present your digital ID.
To add an ID from Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, or Maryland to Google Wallet, your device must be running. First, open the Google Wallet app, tap the Add to Wallet button, select the ID card option, and select the state that issued the ID. You'll then need to scan the ID and take a quick selfie video to verify that you're the person it belongs to. Google will then verify your identity.
If your phone is lost or stolen, you can delete your digital ID through settings . You can also ask your state DMV to remove the ID from Google Wallet.
At the same time, it's now possible to create a digital pass in Google Wallet simply by taking a photo or screenshot of a QR code. The goal is to allow you to add cards to the app that aren't supported by Wallet, like your library card or gym membership.
Source: engadget.com
