Bill H.360 aims to enhance privacy protections for individuals using mobile identification in Vermont. It introduces new definitions, such as "attribute authentication," which allows verification of specific qualities of data fields without disclosing the underlying information, and "selective disclosure," which permits the release of only necessary data fields during verification. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles in issuing mobile identifications, ensuring that these identifications can produce both full and limited profiles while maintaining the holder's physical possession of the device during verification.
Additionally, the bill establishes strict privacy protections, prohibiting the Department or any state entity from gaining control over the device storing the mobile identification or requiring law enforcement to take physical possession of the device for verification purposes. It also restricts the collection and use of data from mobile identifications by digital service providers and outlines the rights of individuals regarding the use of their mobile identification. Enforcement mechanisms are included, allowing the Attorney General or a State's Attorney to take action against violations, and individuals can seek damages for breaches of the provisions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.