SpruceID in the News

TSA accepting California mobile IDs for identity verification at LAX

Travelers with the CA DMV Wallet app can their mobile ID for identity verification during the screening process in lieu of handing over a physical photo ID to the TSA security officer.
Read more on tsa.gov

SpruceID mDL Interoperability event shows success for global standard

SpruceID has hosted a successful interoperability event, the results of which are expected to help support global implementation of mobile driver’s licenses (mDL) and digital ID.
Read more on Biometric Update

SpruceID Hires Leading Digital Identity Experts

SpruceID today announced the hiring of Wei Sun as the VP, Head of Engineering and David Kelts as the Director, Head of Credible Platform.
Read more on Yahoo Finance

TSA seeks comments on proposed regulation regarding mDLs

TSA currently accepts mDLs issued by the following wallet/app providers for limited testing purposes at TSA PreCheck® lanes in participating airports: Apple, GET Group, Google, Spruce, and IDEMIA.
Read more on tsa.gov

California has a shiny new app for its mDL

California is expanding the availability of its mDL (mobile driver’s license) with a new app for mobile phones featuring face biometrics and liveness detection.
Read more on Biometric Update

Test of mDL interoperability organized by SpruceID, AAMVA

SpruceID is running a test of mobile driver’s license interoperability along with government officials and businesses working on digital identity standardization.
Read more on Biometric Update

California is letting a lot more people get a digital ID

California has significantly expanded a pilot program allowing citizens to get a digital driver’s license / ID card that’s accessible on their mobile phones.
Read more on The Verge

Spruce Raises $34M for User-Controlled Identity on the Web

Spruce announces a $34 million Series A round led by Andreessen Horowitz. Other participants in the round include Y Combinator, Okta Ventures, and more.
Read more on TechCrunch