The VA is one of the latest government agencies to adopt the digital user authentication system.

The strategy is predicated on the view that GSA must help agencies rebuild public trust through digital services.

The Treasury agency has already made changes that mean taxpayers no longer have to disclose biometric data.

The agency's secure sign-in team continues to research the technology and to conduct equity and accessibility studies.

The executive order signed Monday directs GSA to revamp some of the key portals citizens use to interact with government.

A caveat: Authentication and identity proofing services must be used to access federally funded programs.