Interoperability

Vendor lock-in slows innovation and increases long-term cost. This post explains how open standards enable interoperability across agencies, vendors, and platforms — while preserving flexibility.

How states can build interoperable digital identity systems through policy-driven procurement, certification, and governance.

To build trust, protect privacy, and enable true interoperability, states must establish a certification program for digital wallets and issuers that enforces technical safeguards, statutory principles, and vendor accountability from the start.