I agree with the sentiment. However i’m not too concerned about this specific situation because at least apple seems to have gone about it in a reasonable way.

I agree with the sentiment. However i’m not too concerned about this specific situation because at least apple seems to have gone about it in a reasonable way. They are forcing each state to build an integration, own the infrastructure, database, and code. Apple is also using a known standard. Using a standard is a good thing, and i’m glad that the state is not beholden to apple to run a core government service. I’m glad apple didn’t push some proprietary BS and try to lock the state into their custom solution. https://www.macrumors.com/2021/11/15/apple-strict-terms-on-us-states-digital-ids/ https://www.macrumors.com/2021/11/15/apple-strict-terms-on-u... the article uses emotionally charged language like “charges footed to the taxpayer”, but IMO that’s a good thing. It benefits tax payers.