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".

Source: en.wikipedia.org

The Science Behind Affirm’s Identity Data Play
The Science Behind Affirm’s Identity Data Play
November 05, 2019  |  Authentication

Digital identities are gaining popularity across industries as businesses, services and other operations increasingly move online. Consumers are normalizing the use of digital identifiers, such...

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IDnow Lands $40M To Grow Online Identity Verification Service
IDnow Lands $40M To Grow Online Identity Verification Service
October 28, 2019  |  Investments

ID verification startup IDnow has received a $40 million growth equity investment from private equity group Corsair Capital, according to reports. Corsair focuses on industries...

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Small Business Banking Tests The Digital Identity Waters
Small Business Banking Tests The Digital Identity Waters
October 10, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Rising Know Your Customer and other risk mitigation regulations have the financial services world eyeing digital identity technology. Already seeping into the consumer services world,...

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ID’ing Digital ID’s Potential For Consumers (And Beyond)
ID’ing Digital ID’s Potential For Consumers (And Beyond)
October 09, 2019  |  Today In Data

The battle for proper identity verification is an ongoing – and perhaps eternal – one. Knowing who’s on the other side of a transaction –...

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Can Digital Privacy Go Too Far?
Can Digital Privacy Go Too Far?
October 08, 2019  |  Authentication

Digital identity verification can come with privacy concerns. Using facial recognition technology and other biometric data is still controversial, but privacy concerns can also swing...

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Deep Dive: How Digital ID Eases Access To Government Services In Africa And Asia
Deep Dive: How Digital ID Eases Access To Government Services In Africa And Asia
October 08, 2019  |  Authentication

The World Bank estimates that there are approximately 1.1 billion individuals worldwide without basic ID credentials — a significant obstacle when attempting to access essential...

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Does KBA Have A Place In Online SMB Credit Checks?
Does KBA Have A Place In Online SMB Credit Checks?
October 04, 2019  |  Authentication

As digital identities fast become a part of everyday life, the identity verification market is expected to reach $12.8 billion by 2024. Technology providers are...

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Chase On Using Machine Learning To Crack Fraud’s Goldilocks Conundrum
Chase On Using Machine Learning To Crack Fraud’s Goldilocks Conundrum
October 01, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

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