Rod HiltonJun 2, 2023
Just a friendly reminder that if you store your government ID on your phone and find yourself in a situation where you have to show a cop your ID, you'll have to hand them your unlocked phone to do it.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/1/23745168/google-wallet-state-id-drivers-license-custom-cards
Google Wallet is getting custom cards and state IDs this month

Google Wallet users will soon be able to add their state ID or driver’s licenses to Google Wallet and can create a digital version of any card that features a barcode or QR code.

The Verge
Show threadRoss KimesJun 2, 2023
@rodhilton Depends on the system you use. It’s not supported yet outside of a few TSA, but the Apple Wallet version of this lets you pass the requested data to whoever is requesting it using a NFC tap. No handover needed.
Show threadRod Hilton
@ross yes I'm sure the cops will totally follow all that
Jun 2, 2023 at 3:14amTusky
Show threadRoss KimesJun 2, 2023

@rodhilton I get your point. Was just saying, you aren’t required to unlock or hand it over. I’m sure that’s a large part of the reason only 3 states have that system implemented.

It won’t happen overnight, but the people building and implementing these systems aren’t blind to those risks.