# Tyrany 101: Chrome introduces Digital IDs

Source: https://simplifiedprivacy.com/google-id/chrome.html
Kiwi News: https://news.kiwistand.com/stories/Tyrany-101-Chrome-introduces-Digital-IDs?index=0x66e3a2d03542afb41f9d8b60f931a0b02a4bedd1921573a9fc4be4595309ff7f91cccab6
Submitted by simplifiedprivacy.eth on 2024-09-13 UTC, 4 upvotes, 2 comments

## Summary

Google's Chrome team has rolled out a digital ID feature, announced on its blog, that the author calls a power grab to make Google the overseer of identification through its browser and mobile platform. The feature is launching first on mobile via Chrome. The post cites Chrome's stated use cases of age verification, identity verification with name and address for legal compliance or fraud prevention, and checking eligibility to drive, such as when renting a car. The author argues that a browser is a poor place to store such data from a security standpoint and urges readers to boycott Chrome.

## Article

Warning: Google attempts a huge power grab

Chrome introduces Digital ID

Chrome devs rolled out a new digital ID feature, that they are touting on their blog. This corrupt power grab is an attempt to legitimatize Google being the overseer of all identification through their browser and mobile platform. They are rolling it out for mobile first via Chrome.

Power Grab

This power grab is broken down into:

a) Presenting their rotten technical solutions

b) Pushing on legislators and partners to force adoption

Driving a car

Their propaganda even admits to collecting information completely UNRELATED to a web browser, such as driving a car. Quote:

Age verification: Request age to verify a person's age before serving age-restricted content or purchasing age-restricted items.

Identity verification: Request name and address to verify a person’s identity for legal compliance or fraud-prevention.

Driving privileges check: Verify a person’s eligibility to drive (for example, when renting a car).

Bad Security

Since when does Chrome browser need to check if I can drive?! The web browser is a horrible place to store unrelated data from a security perspective. I urge everyone to remain vigilant and call this out for what it is, they are doing a coup. It’s the deliberate attempt to gain power in society, through unnecessary changes and manipulative practices. Boycott Chrome browser if you’re not already, and tell your friends and family to do so as well.

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## Comments

**simplifiedprivacy.eth**: how do I edit the spelling error?

**tim**: At this point it's not possible for users. If you want I can manually fix it for you via moderation tools