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Big news: our new customer highlights section is live on our website! These stories showcase how state and federal organizations are successfully using SpruceID’s digital credentialing solutions to manage the digital credential lifecycle—from issuance to verification. Explore the stories and learn how we can partner with you to build trusted, modern experiences ?? https://lnkd.in/e7ruNcWi

Last week, we had the opportunity to attend The Linux Foundation Open Source Summit in Vienna. We listened to talks on important open-source technologies and trends from experts and met other developers who are furthering open-source innovation. Are you curious about the future of open source and how we're contributing to the conversation? Follow us to stay updated on how SpruceID is helping build a sustainable open-source ecosystem. #OSSummit

Losing an ID is a major barrier to accessing essential services, particularly for unhoused individuals or those in crisis. Replacing physical IDs can take weeks, an eternity for someone needing food or shelter. Digital identities offer a more secure and practical alternative. States like California and Utah are leading the way with mobile driver's licenses (mDLs) and blockchain-based solutions, allowing individuals to quickly restore access to critical services. These digital IDs can be wiped and restored if a phone is lost, reducing the risk of identity theft. However, as governments adopt digital ID systems, they must consider the needs of vulnerable populations. Solutions must be designed to support individuals with limited access to technology. Learn about some of the approaches being developed to ensure that digital identity solutions are equitable, secure, and accessible to everyone, particularly those facing challenges with traditional forms of identification:?https://lnkd.in/gDyhZXkd

Today, SpruceID CEO?Wayne Chang presented to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) our thoughts on using provably forgotten signatures to add privacy to digital identity. A key challenge we’re tackling is linkability — the risk that a person could be profiled through repeated use of digital credentials, leading to potential surveillance or collusion. Our approach? Instead of overhauling current systems, we’re upgrading them to prevent this correlation and ensure data stays private. Our proposed solution is designed to work seamlessly with widely-used standards like ISO/IEC 18013-5 mDL, SD-JWT, and W3C Verifiable Credentials, while also aligning with strict security requirements. Plus, it's built to support future technologies, such as post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), unlocking privacy benefits today and tomorrow. Learn more about the topics we discussed in the presentation and our proposed approach to tackling this issue in our recently published piece on provably forgotten signatures:?https://lnkd.in/g6epxCUt

As the use of digital identity solutions becomes more widespread, the risk of surveillance grows. We believe privacy must be central to these systems, ensuring that users are protected from unwanted data tracking. In our latest blog, we explore how cryptographic techniques like Private Information Retrieval (PIR) and Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) can shield user data, preventing surveillance by both legitimate and malicious entities. These methods allow for digital identity verifications without exposing private information. Learn more about SpruceID’s approach to safeguarding privacy in digital identity systems in this full post: https://lnkd.in/g9u-au-2

Imagine being able to manage your health data or professional credentials effortlessly. For example, sharing medical records with a doctor under specific conditions and revoking access when it’s no longer needed. In our blog, we discuss Personal Data Licensing: a system that empowers users to control data sharing and monitor or rescind access whenever they choose—like being able to securely share medical records with a clear timeline for deletion. Learn how this shift could reshape data privacy: https://lnkd.in/gyWAseeK

We’re very proud to share that, as of today, Californians can now add their mobile driver’s license into the Apple Wallet.??? https://lnkd.in/gQGGE9cb After a launch earlier this month with Google Wallet, Californians can now use their mobile driver's license in the Apple Wallet, the Google Wallet, and directly the CA DMV Wallet application. SpruceID is proud to power the issuance platform that enables this wallet optionality for the CA DMV. This launch is the culmination of a lot of hard work over the past year. We're grateful for our partners at California Department of Motor Vehicles who continue to innovate in how digital identity can be both safe and secure, but also convenient and easy to use.

At least 5 million Americans have signed up for mobile driver’s licenses, but where are they being used? States like Iowa, Colorado, and Utah have created partnerships with businesses and government agencies ready to accept their mobile IDs, and have maps or directories to inform citizens where they can use their mDLs. In this article, Government Technology discusses the state of digital ID acceptance today, where we’re headed with user adoption, and why the future is bright for digital credentials:?https://lnkd.in/en_fvx3D

?? Meet Parke Hunter, SpruceID’s product marketing manager! From starting out as the GEICO Gecko??? to joining the marketing team at SpruceID, Parke’s career has been an exciting journey. After discovering a passion for product marketing, Parke spent years leading innovative projects at companies like Alteryx and Atlassian. At SpruceID, Parke helps manage content, social media, and customer case studies, driving impact through creativity and curiosity. She thrives on making a real impact on our mission to let users control their identity and data. Check out Parke’s story and learn about her memorable moments at SpruceID (including doing an Irish jig in Dublin)! ?? ?? Tree fact: If Parke were a tree, she'd be a palm tree—calm, resilient, and adaptable, thriving in the sun but strong enough to weather any storm. https://lnkd.in/gRvXkgDF

?? Meet Parke Hunter, SpruceID’s product marketing manager! From starting out as the GEICO Gecko??? to joining the marketing team at SpruceID, Parke’s career has been an exciting journey. After discovering a passion for product marketing, Parke spent years leading innovative projects at companies like Alteryx and Atlassian. At SpruceID, Parke helps manage content, social media, and customer case studies, driving impact through creativity and curiosity. She thrives on making a real impact on our mission to let users control their identity and data. Check out Parke’s story and learn about her memorable moments at SpruceID (including doing an Irish jig in Dublin)! ?? ?? Tree fact: If Parke were a tree, she'd be a palm tree—calm, resilient, and adaptable, thriving in the sun but strong enough to weather any storm. https://lnkd.in/gRvXkgDF