The functionality of the digital ID in Mah has been expanded to…
The functionality of the digital ID in Mah has been expanded to allow teenagers over 14 to confirm their student status or disability without presenting paper documents in order to receive benefits.
Consensus
- The digital ID in MAX was expanded on August 4.
- Minors over 14 can now use the digital ID to verify student or disability status.
- The digital ID is valid on par with paper documents and is used voluntarily.
- The service allows access to benefits such as discounts in museums and cinemas, entry to universities, and discounted public transport passes.
- Users must have a verified account on the 'Gosuslugi' portal to create the digital ID.
- The digital ID requires creating a QR code, giving consent to personal data processing, and setting a PIN code.
- After registration, the user's card displays student status, course, institution, or disability status from Gosuslugi.
- The data is not transmitted to the verifier's device and is protected.
- The digital ID in MAX is an analog of paper documents for verifying age or receiving benefits.
Coverage (2 sources)
- Teenagers will be able to confirm student status through a digital ID in MAX — Вести
- Ministry of Digital Affairs announced expansion of digital ID capabilities in Mah — Интерфакс