Linking Physical and Mobile Documents

Mobile identification has been gaining steam and COVID-19 has served to further heighten the need for contactless proof of identity. Mobile driving licences will provide significant convenience for individuals that prefer to store their identity on their smart phones.

Yet, while the allure of mobile is attractive to some, we argue that it remains critical for governments to recognise the potential threats to this technology and address these threats up front to maintain the security of individual identities.

Of primary concern is the recognition that no digital system is immune to cyber-attacks from individuals, organised crime, and government-sponsored agencies. These attacks could be real or in the era of fake news simply perceptual, but the end effect is an erosion of trust.