digital identity

A digital identity is information on an entity used by computer systems to represent an external agent. That agent may be a person, organization, application, or device. ISO/IEC 24760-1 defines identity as "set of attributes related to an entity".

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IBIA on Easing Consumer Privacy Concerns Surrounding Biometrics Use

IBIA on Easing Consumer Privacy Concerns Surrounding Biometrics Use
IBIA on Easing Consumer Privacy Concerns Surrounding Biometrics Use
January 07, 2022  |  Authentication

Although more businesses are using biometric verification to offer smoother and safer user experiences, customers are still wary to trust this tech with sensitive personal...

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FBI: People Sharing Phone Numbers Online Could Fall Prey to Scammers
FBI: People Sharing Phone Numbers Online Could Fall Prey to Scammers
January 06, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning that people who post their phone numbers online as a point of contact when selling goods, or for...

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Florida Hospital Data Breach Spotlights Urgency to Safeguard Identities, Not Just Payments 
Florida Hospital Data Breach Spotlights Urgency to Safeguard Identities, Not Just Payments 
January 06, 2022  |  Digital Identity

So much of commerce has gone online, so many transactions are done digitally as the pandemic lingers, that it might be tempting to think that...

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Ethical Data Practices Builds Consumer Trust in Biometric Identity Verification
Ethical Data Practices Builds Consumer Trust in Biometric Identity Verification
January 06, 2022  |  Authentication

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Securing Personal Identity With Digital ID Connected to User Biometrics
Securing Personal Identity With Digital ID Connected to User Biometrics
January 04, 2022  |  Biometrics

As identity theft continues to rise in an increasingly digitally-connected world, government officials worldwide are turning to biometrics and mobile identification cards to combat an...

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Could 2022 Be the Year of Digital Authentication?
Could 2022 Be the Year of Digital Authentication?
December 27, 2021  |  Authentication

Almost half (43%) of businesses plan to invest in digital authentication solutions this year, and two-thirds (66%) of organizations say upgrading their digital identification processes...

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Over 10% Of Credit and Debit Card Users Experienced Fraud in the Last 12 Months
Over 10% Of Credit and Debit Card Users Experienced Fraud in the Last 12 Months
December 24, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Credit and debit card users are experiencing significant levels of fraud. Eleven percent of consumers reported an incident of fraud in connection with their digital debit...

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Biometric Identity Tools to Play Key Role in Solving COVID-19 Public Health Puzzle
Biometric Identity Tools to Play Key Role in Solving COVID-19 Public Health Puzzle
December 20, 2021  |  Biometrics

With the emergence of the new omicron variant of COVID-19 leading to yet more panic across the globe, it’s clear the world will not be...

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CLEAR’s Expanding Points of Access May Point to Clearer Path for Digital IDs  
CLEAR’s Expanding Points of Access May Point to Clearer Path for Digital IDs  
December 16, 2021  |  Biometrics

In the bid to build closed-loop systems, there’s a bit of a catch-22: Both sides have to agree to interact, and both sides — the...

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