I missed this when it came out a few days ago. Thanks to @heidishey & @m2sys for giving it wider attention.
REAL ID is not a good law and does not adequately provide for the security of sensitive data that it requires states to collect and share. But some misguided legislators are attacking the law indirectly by proposing the banning of broad classes of technology that would be used in the cards and licenses. Although concerns about privacy are understandable, bills introduced in New Hampshire and Oklahoma would throw out the baby with the bathwater by prohibiting the use, respectively, of all biometrics and of Radio Frequency ID.
The bills’ authors show a fundamental lack of understanding about biometrics and RFID, and their legislation is at best unnecessary and at worst disruptive and unenforceable.
Privacy concerns are real.
Biometric identity management technologies can improve people's lives.
Elected representatives should do their best to understand the technologies and the likely impact of their actions before proposing new regulations.
As they say, read the whole thing.
Identity management is about people.
