---
title: NSIdentityUsageDescription
framework: bundleresources
role: symbol
role_heading: Property List Key
path: bundleresources/information-property-list/nsidentityusagedescription
---

# NSIdentityUsageDescription

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

## Discussion

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 Requesting identity data from a Wallet pass. For design guidance, see Human Interface Guidelines > Technologies > Wallet.

## See Also

### Wallet

- [NSFinancialDataUsageDescription](bundleresources/information-property-list/nsfinancialdatausagedescription.md)