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INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Mobile Technology

IDEMIA Public Security brings next-gen mobile ID to New York

IDEMIA partners with New York State Department to design mobile ID app .

IDEMIA Public Security North America , has partnered with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles to launch the next generation of mobile ID .

New York residents can now assert their identity securely and easily from their mobile phone by downloading the free app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play .
State residents can use the app immediately to verify their identities directly from their mobile phones at TSA checkpoints at John F . Kennedy International Airport ( JFK ) and LaGuardia Airport ( LGA ) as well as 27 other participating airports around the country .
This comprehensive and interactive identity solution can be used for identity verification both in-person and online by various government agencies , businesses , and organizations . information when using their Mobile ID , an improvement in consumer privacy compared to the physical credential .
“ Everything is on your cell phone these days , and now , your ID can be too ,” said DMV Commissioner Mark J . F . Schroeder . “ This is a to provide identification without having to dig through your wallet or purse to find your physical document .
“ IDEMIA ’ s partnership with New York Department of Motor Vehicles is an example of iron sharpening iron ” shared Donnie Scott , CEO , IDEMIA Public Security North America .
“ Throughout the development and launch of New York ’ s mobile ID , leaders in the State challenged us to do more and make important improvements to our mID offering .
“ Ultimately , the State of New York is launching a best-in-class solution to its citizens , something they should all be proud of . Together , we are demonstrating our collective commitment to expanding the use of mobile ID while implementing technologies that are convenient , secure , and equally accessible to all citizens .”
The NY mID app was designed with IDEMIA ’ s most advanced features to improve usability for all residents .
NY DMV and IDEMIA teams collaborated to make significant user experience improvements including enhancements to screen reader compatibility , adjustable text and contrast , voice command , keyboard navigation and much more .
Arizona , Delaware , Iowa , and Mississippi are additional states that have rolled out IDEMIA ’ s Mobile ID technology – with more states to launch later this year . p
Created with IDEMIA ’ s patented technologies , the New York Mobile ID ( mID ) app is designed to conform to the International Organization for Standardization ( ISO ) standard for the mobile driving license ( ISO 18013-5 ).
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles ( NY DMV ) pushes on-demand credential updates to the app , ensuring verifiers have the most-up-to-date status , including realtime notification if an ID has been revoked or cancelled .
Mobile ID holders are the only ones who can access the Mobile ID by unlocking the app using their biometrics or their personal sixdigit pin . Users must consent to sharing their
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