Per the ID.me guide, claimants have to set up an ID.me account, with an email address, social security number, photo ID, and a video faceprint. ID.me clarifies that it doesn’t draw from photo databases but only matches the selfie with the user-uploaded photo ID.

ID.me says that it needs explicit consent before it shares information, so your choice here: Do you want your rent money or not? That information is only sent to government agencies, ID.me says, but it also may retain some information long-term.

The company says that you “may destroy your ID.me credential and authorized app at any time,” but adds in a footnote that “some data” related to credentials “will be retained after account deletion solely for fraud prevention and government auditing purposes.” CNN reports that ID.me may keep your biometric data for up to seven and a half years after you delete your account. ID.me co-founder Blake Hall told CNN that this is for government agencies to identify fraud.

Kimball, W. (2021, July 23). 25 states are forcing face recognition on people filing for unemployment. Gizmodo. https://gizmodo.com/25-states-are-forcing-face-recognition-on-people-filing-1847350707