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# NSIdentityUsageDescription

A message that tells people why the app is requesting identity information.

## Discussion

> Important:
> This key is required if your app uses APIs that access identity information from Wallet.

For more information about requesting identity information, see <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/PassKit/requesting-identity-data-from-a-wallet-pass>. For design guidance, see [Human Interface Guidelines > Technologies > Wallet](https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/technologies/wallet#identity-verification).

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