Secretary of Commerce Approves FIPS 201-2 for Federal Employee ID Verification

Summary

The Secretary of Commerce has approved the updated Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 201-2, which clarifies existing text, addresses ambiguities, and incorporates changes requested by federal agencies and contractors, aiming to enhance personal identity verification for federal employees and contractors.

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