HERE’S ONE KEY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REAL ID AND PASSPORTS REAL ID is a domestic surveillance tool. While it looks like just another driver’s license, it’s part of a federal initiative requiring enhanced data collection—including facial recognition and other biometrics. REAL IDs are issued with the help of IDEMIA, a French multinational company that specializes in digital identity and biometric tech. This means your data isn’t just stored in state systems—it’s processed and possibly shared through