; (3) advances the development of conformance testing performed by the private sector in support of digital identity standardization; (4) addresses challenges with inclusivity of existing digital identity and identity management tools; and (5) support, in consultation with other relevant Federal agencies and stakeholders from the private sector, the development of appropriate security frameworks and reference materials, and the identification of best practices, for use by Federal agencies and the private sector to address security and privacy requirements to enable the use and adoption of digital identity services. . 4. Digital identity standards (a) Establishment of a standards framework 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 the Director shall consult with— (1) Federal and State agencies; (2) potential end-users and individuals that will use services related to digital identity verification