The Alliance's sister organization, the U.S. Their efforts include the development of mDLConnection, a community resource for mDL awareness, education and coordination activities. The experience of Alliance members spans standards development product development, testing and certification app and service providers integrators relying parties and regulators across both public and private sectors.
“Apple's entry into the ISO/IEC 18013–5 standards-based mDL movement further validates the significance of the Alliance’s work alongside the broader identity and cybersecurity communities.” “The Secure Technology Alliance is confident that through dedicated mDL educational resources and efforts to support implementation, mDLs will be accepted by relying parties across the U.S.,” said Jason Bohrer, executive director of the Secure Technology Alliance. The test event is fully booked and closed to the public. The Alliance will also host an ISO-led regional mDL test event for North America in conjunction with the Forum’s Member Meeting.
Registration details can be found on the Alliance website. Accepting mDLs can enhance the customer service experience, streamline customer flows, and reduce the acceptance of false documents. The workshop will educate potential relying parties and accelerate mDL adoption through technical discussions, an exchange of piloting and early adoption information and mDL technology demonstrations. The Secure Technology Alliance is hosting an mDL Workshop on Nov 11th in Houston, Texas, following the U.S.
Foundational to mDL efforts is the international standard, ISO/IEC 18013–5, “ Personal Identification – ISO-Compliant Driving License – Part 5: Mobile Driving License Application.” Members work within the Alliance and through professional associations to support mDL awareness, education, coordination and adoption.
The move will likely facilitate a greater acceptance of mDLs among businesses and government agencies.Īs the digital security industry’s premier association, the Secure Technology Alliance and its members represent a diverse range of software providers, relying parties and government agencies. The Alliance believes Apple's integration of mDLs into the Wallet app will build market momentum and provide value to mDL holders. The Alliance has prioritized mDL education for several years, publishing a series of whitepapers and webinars on the subject. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The Secure Technology Alliance, a cross-industry organization which supports the successful implementation of mobile driver’s licenses (mDL) and other secure technologies in the U.S., recognizes Apple’s entry into the mDL market as a significant endorsement of adoption efforts made by the Alliance, Alliance members, AAMVA, States and the broader identity and cybersecurity communities.