; and (2) the standards-based architecture developed pursuant to subsection (f)(4). 4. Digital identity standards (a) Establishment of a standards framework The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (in this section referred to as the Director ) shall develop a framework of standards, methodologies, procedures, and processes (in this section referred to as the Framework ) as a guide for Federal, State, and local governments to follow when providing services related to digital identity verification. (b) Consideration In developing the Framework, the Director shall consider— (1) methods to protect the privacy of individuals; (2) security needs; and (3) the needs of potential end-users and individuals that will use services related to digital identity verification. (c) Consultation In carrying out subsection (a), the Director shall consult with— (1) the Improving Digital Identity Task Force established under section 3; (2) potential end-users and individuals that will use services related to digital identity verification; and (3) experts with relevant experience in the systems that enable digital identity verification, as determined by the Director. (d) Interim publication Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall publish an interim version of the Framework. (e) Final publication Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall publish a final version of the Framework. (f) Updates to the Framework The Director shall, from time to time, update the Framework, with consideration given to— (1) feedback from Federal, State, and local agencies that provide services related to digital identity verification