RE: Binding an iso mDL to VC ecosystem for online verification

> So from a TSA perspective they are currently only accepting the ISO mDL, not the VC based documents …

This is correct.

TSA is currently accepting only ISO 18013-5 (mDL) conformant driver’s licenses as part of an in-person presentation at some of its domestic U.S. airport checkpoints in conformance with the implementation of the REAL ID Act.

AFAIK:

  *   REAL ID Act only applies to State-issued driver’s licenses and State-issued identification cards. It defines a “driver’s license” to include “driver’s licenses stored or accessed via electronic means, such as mobile or digital driver’s licenses, which have been issued in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary.”
  *   The REAL ID Act and associated rule making is limited to in-person Federal acceptance of mDLs for official purposes.
     *   The REAL ID Act defines official purposes as including but not limited to accessing Federal facilities, boarding federally regulated commercial aircraft, entering nuclear power plants, and any other purposes that the Secretary shall determine.
     *   Notably, because the Secretary has not determined any other official purposes, the REAL ID Act and regulations do not apply to Federal acceptance of driver’s licenses and identification cards for other purposes, such as applying for Federal benefits programs, submitting immigration documents, or other Federal programs.

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Don’t conflate an mDL, i.e., an ISO 18013-5 conformant credential (A tightly coupled driver’s license attribute bundle + mdoc data model + in-person presentation interface) with a credential that is utilizing the mdoc data model.

Best Regards,

Anil

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