Mainstream Media Hides REAL ID Privacy Provision

South Carolina’s legislature, in its effort to comply with the federal REAL ID Act standards tightening the security surrounding driver’s licenses, wisely included a provision allowing citizens to “opt out.” Those choosing to opt out won’t be able to fly or enter federal installations with their version of the driver’s license, but they also won’t be forced to turn over sensitive documents to a database that could potentially be hacked. Under this arrangement, each citizen is free to weigh the costs and benefits of participating in REAL ID and select the option that best fits his lifestyle and values. Sadly, …read more