New York’s “Excelsior Pass” is getting a big update to make it more effective in expanding travel and commerce options for approximately 20 million New Yorkers, announced New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The update to the digital record system, dubbed the “Excelsior Pass Plus,” comes amid reports of controversy over the need to show proof of vaccination status, which was recently mandated by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio for workers and attendees at indoor dining, gyms, and entertainment venues. More than 3 million Excelsior Passes have been generated so far, according to the statement, and although the governor’s office asserts that the update is building on the “successful Excelsior Pass solution,” some have voiced concerns over the lack of transparency of the app, which could infringe on people’s privacy and present other security concerns. Furthermore, Boston’s acting Mayor Kim Janey, a Democrat, blasted the vaccine passport idea, saying it would disproportionately affect …