The General Services Administration's Login.gov platform will begin piloting facial matching technology in accordance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Digital Identity Guidelines to enable remote identity verification at Identity Assurance Level 2.
Starting in May, Login.gov will allow users at existing agency partners to match a live selfie with a photo of a self-provided ID, such as a driver's license, to ensure the image is used for identity verification purposes. will only be used. GSA said Thursday it will protect user privacy.
“We are excited to introduce this new identity verification pathway for our agency customers that protects user data, prevents fraud, and aligns with IAL2 guidelines, while reinforcing our strong commitment to privacy, accessibility, and security. We look forward to getting started soon,” said Anne. Lewis, who is GSA's director of technology transformation services, said:
“This is critical to helping federal and state agencies that require IAL2-compliant solutions more easily deliver benefits to millions of Americans in a secure, seamless, and timely manner. “It will be a step,” Lewis said.
In the coming months, Login.gov will also offer a visible up-front option to verify users directly at more than 18,000 participating U.S. Postal Service retail locations and launch a new pricing model for agency partners .
