“We’re really opening Pandora’s Box in allowing people to prove things about themselves from the intimate innards of their phone.”

Michael Veale, a University College London professor, regarding the risks of having sensitive information, such as credit card information and identification cards, saved on a person’s cellphone. Apple recently announced its plans to allow users to save their driver’s license digitally on their phone as a legitimate form of ID. (NPR — June 12, 2021)