What are some real-world examples of what members of the public will now be able to do at government websites that they could do previously?
A. Although many government websites currently offer the ability for individuals to create accounts in order to personalize the site, gain access to protected resources, and manage interactions, this capability is different at each site, and requires manual effort on the part of the user, i.e., creation and maintenance of a new username/password. With OpenID and Information Cards, individuals will be able to register and login to government websites in the same way everywhere in as little as one click. In addition, individuals can control what personal information is shared with the site — without any typing. Finally, individuals can choose to participate anonymously at certain government sites while still being able to verify their authenticity. This is important for public forums, discussion lists, and other sites where it is vital for you to be ableto share your opinion with the government without fear of repercussion.
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