Your passport, now on your iPhone. Helpful or risky?

Apple has launched Digital ID for Wallet in the U.S., allowing users to add a government ID by scanning a passport and use it at TSA checkpoints, with on-device encryption, biometric confirmation, and user-controlled data sharing. The article outlines benefits (convenience, privacy controls, no device hand-off) and highlights risks including device dependency/theft, expanded surveillance, possible biometric spoofing or exploits, platform lock-in, and limited adoption. Overall, it views Digital ID as safer than storing IDs in a browser but cautions that trade-offs may outweigh benefits for some users.