UK Gets First Look at Google Wallet’s New ZKP-Powered Digital ID

• Google Wallet adds ZKPs to verify identity without sharing personal data.
• UK users can link passports to digital IDs; U.S. states expand app-based ID support.
• Google’s ZKP tech will be open-source, with Bumble among early integration partners.

Google has included zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology into its digital ID system, marking a major shift in how user data is protected during identity verification. This addition to Google Wallet will allow users to confirm their age and identity without sharing sensitive personal information. 

The active feature will address rising concerns about data exposure in digital identification processes.

UK Gets First Rollout for Railcards, Other Uses Explored

The ZKP-enhanced digital ID system launches first in the United Kingdom. UK users now link digital IDs derived from their passports for identity verification across participating platforms.

Rail Delivery Group is one of the first partners to accept these credentials to verify age requirements when purchasing railcards. Google is also in discussions to expand the use of these IDs to other regulated areas, including alcohol purchases.

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