Digital identity is a hot topic—and unfortunately, it’s here to stay.
The detailed post we published in February about digital identity and identification systems is still more than relevant. It covers digital ID rollouts across North America, Europe, and Asia, identifies the key beneficiaries, outlines the main risks, and discusses possible solutions.
Even though data centers are dominating the conversation right now, digital identity shouldn’t be forgotten. It adds another layer of pressure to our everyday lives, which are already surrounded by anti-privacy and surveillance technologies, devices, and legislation.
The Idea Isn’t New. The Speed Is.
The idea of digital identity itself isn’t new. We can trace its roots back to the 1970s, with more concrete forms beginning to take shape in the 2000s.
What is new is the speed.
We’re witnessing rapid changes and a steady rollout of new legislation, with different approaches and timelines depending on the region. The direction, however, remains largely the same: encouraging people to adopt digital IDs and normalizing the idea of having a digital identity.
In The Article, We Talk About:
What is digital identity?
What is a digital ID?
The history of digital identification and the future timeline
Global efforts to introduce digital IDs
The European digital identity timeline
Digital ID in the U.S.: Apple, Google, and TSA
Digital identity in Asia
How digital identity ties together digital ID, digital money, travel, and health systems
Who benefits from the digital ID rollout?
Cybersecurity threats and concerns about freedom
And most importantly: solutions to the digital identity problem
This Is Just the Beginning
Digital identity is moving fast, and understanding where it’s heading matters. We put everything you need to know into a free eBook—download it and see the bigger picture.