> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.zkpass.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.zkpass.org/overview/use-cases/government-and-public-services.md). # Government and Public Services Governments are digitizing identity, taxation, and welfare distribution, but adoption is limited by privacy concerns and lack of interoperability. Citizens are forced to disclose full personal data to access services, creating inefficiency and vulnerability to misuse. zkPass enables verifiable yet privacy-preserving interactions between citizens and public institutions. Through zkTLS, official government portals become sources of cryptographic proofs that can be reused across multiple services. **Limitations of current government systems** * Heavy reliance on centralized ID registries and document storage. * Privacy risks from mass surveillance or data breaches. * High administrative costs due to redundant verification processes. **zkPass approach** * zkTLS proofs generated from e-government portals such as tax systems, healthcare registries, or digital ID databases. * Attribute-based disclosure, proving eligibility or status without revealing unnecessary details. * Cross-institution interoperability, reducing administrative duplication. **Applications** * Proof of eligibility for social welfare programs without revealing full income history. * Verification of tax compliance for businesses interacting with regulators. * Digital passport or driver’s license proofs consumable by both online and offline services. **Strategic impact**\ zkPass allows governments to deliver efficient, privacy-respecting digital services. For citizens, this ensures dignity and data sovereignty. For states, it enhances trust, reduces fraud, and lowers administrative burdens. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.zkpass.org/overview/use-cases/government-and-public-services.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.