At Revolution Entertainment Services, we prioritize the security of our clients and their employees, guarding their sensitive information with unwavering commitment. Recognizing the critical importance of safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII) and other confidential data, we have implemented a robust identity management solution through ID.me for our new flagship application, OneRevolution. Our partnership with ID.me ensures that only verified and authorized individuals can access sensitive data, providing an additional layer of protection against unauthorized breaches. By integrating ID.me into our security protocols, we uphold the highest standards of trust and integrity, giving our clients peace of mind while reinforcing our dedication to maintaining a secure and reliable environment.

ID.me offers several benefits by providing a secure digital identity verification platform:

1. Simplified Access to Services: ID.me allows users to verify their identity once and use that verified login across multiple platforms, such as government agencies, healthcare providers, and retailers. This eliminates the need to repeatedly prove your identity, making it easier to access benefits, services, or exclusive discounts.
2. Enhanced Security: ID.me uses advanced encryption and meets high federal standards for identity proofing and authentication (e.g., NIST guidelines). This protects users from fraud and identity theft, ensuring that only the rightful individual can access their accounts or benefits.
3. Convenience: With a single ID.me account, users can log into various portals—like the Social Security Administration, VA services, or state unemployment systems—without creating multiple credentials. The process is accessible online 24/7 via smartphone, tablet, or computer.
4. Fraud Prevention: By verifying identities with government-issued IDs and optional biometric checks (like one-to-one facial recognition), ID.me helps prevent fraudulent access to benefits or services. For example, it has been credited with blocking significant fraud in unemployment systems during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5. Privacy Control: ID.me emphasizes user control over personal data. You decide which entities can access your information, and it is only shared with your consent, reducing unnecessary exposure of sensitive details.
6. Support for Government Benefits: ID.me partners with federal and state agencies to streamline access to services like Social Security, VA benefits, unemployment insurance, and tax tools (e.g., IRS online accounts). This speeds up processes like applying for benefits or managing claims.
7. Equitable Access Options: Beyond online verification, ID.me offers alternatives like video calls with trusted referees or in-person verification at locations like The UPS Store, helping those without easy access to technology or valid IDs.

These benefits make ID.me a versatile tool for securely managing your digital identity while saving time and reducing risk. Its adoption by over 55 million users and 400+ partners, including 16 federal agencies and 30 states, underscores its practical value.

Below are a few examples of ID.me’s use in governmental agencies:

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS): The IRS uses ID.me as its primary online option for taxpayers to access online tools and services, such as managing tax accounts or obtaining an Identity Protection PIN. This partnership has evolved to offer options for identity verification without mandatory biometric data, addressing privacy concerns while maintaining security.
• Social Security Administration (SSA): ID.me collaborates with the SSA to provide secure login and authentication for users accessing benefits and services online, enhancing protection against government imposter scams.
• Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA employs ID.me to verify identities for veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and their dependents, enabling secure access to benefits, healthcare services, and tools like the Veteran Identification Card application.
• General Services Administration (GSA): ID.me has worked with the GSA, notably through a FedRAMP Authorization to Operate (ATO), indicating its use in federal shared services. It also participated in a 2014 contract with Connect.gov to provide digital identity credentials.
• State Workforce Agencies: Multiple state unemployment agencies, though not federal entities, have contracted ID.me during the COVID-19 pandemic to verify claimant identities and prevent fraud in unemployment insurance programs. This reflects a broader public sector adoption facilitated by federal guidelines.

Additionally, ID.me supports access to various federal services through its integration with platforms like Login.gov and its compliance with NIST 800-63-3 standards for Identity Assurance Level 2 (IAL2) and Authentication Assurance Level 2 (AAL2). Examples include the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) applications and financial platforms like ASAP.gov and the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Revolution’s partnership with ID.me solidifies our leadership in keeping your data, and your employees’ PII safe, secure, and private in the entertainment payroll industry. That said, we realize that utilizing a robust 3rd party identity management solution is a change to how our industry has traditionally approached security. Your account manager will be available to answer any questions regarding our use of ID.me, its benefits, and any concerns you may have.