The lack of a biometric identification infrastructure is contributing to the state budget crisis. While most states are cutting programs and services to reduce budget shortfalls, PID Project offers leaders an alternative that implements a biometric identification infrastructure that combats fraud, streamlines processes and saves money.

PID Project demonstrates that there are state-led identification solutions that work more efficiently and effectively to solve multiple identification issues rather than those that are federally mandated and solve only federal issues.  The objective of the PID Project is to enable states to streamline the identification process across departments and agencies to save millions of dollars lost to identity fraud each year, protect the privacy of state residents and reduce administrative and material costs associated with current processes.

BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR IDENTIFICATION

PID Project establishes a new identification process for the digital age. Participation in the PID Project allows each state to issue a Personal Identification™ or PID credential. PID is a biometric T7-enabled identification credential that will set the stage as the de facto standard for a secure state-issued identification credential.

By identifying residents and issuing each a PID credential, state government can eliminate or reduce the use of government-issued documents and identifiers – such as birth certificates, Social Security numbers and passports to establish an identity. Since PID is linked to the true holder’s biometric it is the only credential that it tied to the true holder’s identity. With PID, states can close loopholes that have made departments and agencies susceptible to fraud while protecting the privacy of residents and preventing identity related frauds.

Issuing residents a PID credential allows state government to create a Uniform Policy for Statewide Identification. This provides the foundation for a strategy where state departments can create a uniform standard of identification throughout programs and solve federal identification requirements at the same time.  This policy enables states to meet the objectives of homeland security and healthcare reform in a manner that preserves states’ rights, saves billions of dollars and addresses the distinct needs of each state, its businesses and its residents.

Interested in joining the PID Project initiative? Learn how your state can build the foundation for identification with T7. (click here to read more)