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Race and Inequity in Identity Proofing Methods

Race and Inequity in Identity Proofing Methods
2021
U.S. Digital Response
Author(s): 
Alyssa Levitz
Race and Inequity in Identity Proofing Methods
Source Sector(s)
Non-profit
Benefits Program
UI: Unemployment Insurance
Level of Government
Federal/National
State/Provincial
Location
United States
Format
Toolkit

The vast fraud committed through the use of stolen and synthetic identities in UI programs has spotlighted the need for updated identity fraud detection mechanisms. As states are implementing new technologies and systems, they need to consider the ways in which they are impacting racial inequities in UI benefits.