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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Internet regulation is entering its hall pass era

The U.K.'s Online Safety Act enforces strict age verification measures for internet users starting July 25.
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Government is making moves on mobile drivers licenses, GSA administrator says

Mobile driver licenses (mDLs) are being pursued by the General Services Administration as a significant advancement in digital identity verification, aiming to enhance security and user experience.
Mobile UX
Digital life
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

'Johnny Mnemonic' predicted our addictive digital future

Johnny Mnemonic examines the implications of digital memory and the cost of tech addiction on personal identity.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

A Letter to a Public Key: Rethinking Email Address Ownership | HackerNoon

Eppie offers true ownership of email addresses by allowing users to create and fully control their addresses on a decentralized network.
#zero-knowledge-proofs
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Vitalik Sparks Debate About ZKP-Based Digital IDs After Blog Criticism | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Vitalik Sparks Debate About ZKP-Based Digital IDs After Blog Criticism | HackerNoon

fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

My old university has finally ditched its dreadful logo

Warwick University unveils a rebranded identity balancing modernity and heritage, shaped by feedback from over 10,000 stakeholders.
#ai
#blockchain
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Why World's New 'Priority Lane' for Humans on the Blockchain Could Change Everything | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Your Digital Self Is Not Your Own: How Moca Foundation's New Chain Plans to Give You Back Control | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Why World's New 'Priority Lane' for Humans on the Blockchain Could Change Everything | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Your Digital Self Is Not Your Own: How Moca Foundation's New Chain Plans to Give You Back Control | HackerNoon

fromFortune
1 month ago

AI video avatars are already serving some of the world's biggest companies

The process made me feel vulnerable, like I was giving the computer a piece of me.
Artificial intelligence
#personal-branding
fromInc
1 month ago

Why a Strong Online Presence Matters

Every spring, a new wave of graduates enters the job market with fresh degrees and resumes. But in today's digital-first hiring landscape, having a polished resume is only a small part of the equation.
Digital life
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

IRS isn't checking the performance of its identity proofing vendor

The IRS is relying on ID.me's own assessments of its solutions' performance, compromising independent verification of the identity proofing it requires for online applications.
Privacy technologies
fromHackernoon
1 month ago

Zero-Knowledge Proofs: The Privacy Tech That Lets You Prove Everything Without Revealing Anything | HackerNoon

Zero-Knowledge Proofs enable a method of proving claims without revealing sensitive information, addressing the limitations of current digital identity systems focused on privacy.
Privacy technologies
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

MPs to investigate potential for government digital identity scheme | Computer Weekly

The UK Parliament is investigating the risks and opportunities of digital identity schemes amid calls for a national ID system.
#cybersecurity
Digital life
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Trump guts Biden-era digital identity policies, citing false claims about immigrants

Trump's amendment to digital identity provisions could undermine national security and increase the risk of fraudulent public benefit claims.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
Information security

Security tests reveal serious vulnerability in government's One Login digital ID system | Computer Weekly

Gov.uk One Login system has serious security vulnerabilities that could expose personal data.
fromPrivacy International
3 months ago
Information security

The hidden threat: Privacy and security risks in chips

Effective security relies on both software and hardware to protect digital identities and information.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Trump EO axes digital IDs, blames 'illegal aliens' for fraud

Trump's executive order dismantles Biden's digital ID protections aimed at combating cybercrime.
The move faces criticism for potentially increasing fraud and undermining cybersecurity efforts.
Digital life
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Trump guts Biden-era digital identity policies, citing false claims about immigrants

Trump's amendment to digital identity provisions could undermine national security and increase the risk of fraudulent public benefit claims.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Trump administration takes aim at Biden and Obama cybersecurity rules | TechCrunch

Trump reverses Biden's cybersecurity policies with an executive order, claiming it's focused on immigration control and reducing burdensome regulations.
#government-policy
Digital life
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

How digital identity will empower people and drive economic growth | Computer Weekly

The government's announcement on May 14 has marked the end of uncertainty in the digital identity market.
Digital life
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

How digital identity will empower people and drive economic growth | Computer Weekly

The government's announcement on May 14 has marked the end of uncertainty in the digital identity market.
fromHer Campus
1 month ago

Rules of Engagement for Instagram: A Guide to Navigating Social Media

Social media has become as fundamentally significant as a cell phone number for Generation Z, shaping their social interactions and access to information.
Social media marketing
#bluesky
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

What Sam Altman's World Network Gets Wrong About Privacy - And What We Can Do Better | HackerNoon

"The Kenyan High Court ordered the project to delete biometric data collected from over 300,000 citizens, ruling that it violated the country's Data Protection Act."
Privacy technologies
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 months ago

The Future Of Customer Engagement: AI And Digital Identity

Businesses must adapt their strategies to enhance customer engagement and build digital identities.
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Euronews Debates: The future of digital identity

Digital identity is a collection of data points identifying individuals or organizations in digital spaces.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Gov.uk One Login loses certification for digital identity trust framework | Computer Weekly

One Login system lost certification, impacting its use for UK public services.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Checked My Daughter's Phone for the First Time. I Don't Even Recognize Her.

You should consider all aspects of safety on the internet, like personal data and financial security.
Parenting
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Sam Altman's World unveils a mobile verification device | TechCrunch

Tools for Humanity launches Orb Mini to verify differences between humans and AI, aiming for wider adoption and proof of human identity.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

World partners with Tinder, Visa to bring its ID-verifying tech to more places | TechCrunch

World's recent partnerships aim to enhance user adoption as it introduces its biometric ID technology in mainstream applications.
Digital life
#age-verification
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Google Wallet adds support for UK passports

UK passports are available as digital passes in Google Wallet, enhancing travel convenience.
Google Wallet expands features with identity verification for UK Railcards and updates for US government IDs.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago

Gov.uk One Login yet to meet government cyber security standards for critical public services | Computer Weekly

The Government Digital Service is struggling to meet national cyber security standards for the Gov.uk One Login system.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago

Digital ID sector calls for changes to government data legislation | Computer Weekly

The launch in January of the government's digital wallet "sent shockwaves through the sector," raising concerns among suppliers about its impact on competition and innovation.
Digital life
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

How to scan a QR code with your phone

QR codes are widely used and can be scanned with a phone, eliminating the need for a separate app.
fromYahoo News
3 months ago

This AI-generated action figure trend is all over social media. But is it just harmless fun?

The emerging trend of using generative AI tools to create doll-like representations of ourselves carries not only a sense of playful creativity but also raises significant questions around authenticity and identity in the digital age.
Artificial intelligence
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 months ago

No Password Reset? How Frostr Saves Your Nostr Identity

Frostr addresses Nostr's critical password reset issue for compromised private keys with its new tools.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Author Vincenzo Latronico: I left Italy out of sadness'

Vincenzo Latronico's novel 'Perfection' reinterprets Perec's 'Things,' reflecting contemporary identity shaped by digital imagery and modern relationships.
Latronico's work, rooted in his personal experiences, mirrors the interaction of the self with the objects and images in today's society.
fromTechRadar
4 months ago

Here's a free way to find long lost relatives and friends

PeekYou consolidates online presence into a single profile, raising privacy concerns.
PeekYou operates as a free search engine for personal data, unlike competitors.
The service focuses on aggregating public information without extensive background checks.
fromThe Local France
4 months ago

French digital ID platform to open up to foreigners 'by the end of 2025'

France Identité will open digital ID services to foreigners by the end of 2023.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

LGBTQ+ youth feel safer online than in-person - and it's not close

LGBTQ+ youth feel safer expressing their identities online compared to in person, with 44% feeling secure in digital spaces.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Open web initiatives Project Liberty and Solid could be teaming up | TechCrunch

Collaboration between Project Liberty and Tim Berners-Lee's Solid could enhance user control over digital identities and data.
#branding
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago
Marketing

IDA Ireland needed 428k rebrand to end 'confusion' and 'fatigue'

IDA Ireland's brand is often misidentified and has been hindered by internal confusion and non-adherence to brand guidelines.
#social-media
Digital life
fromwestenberg.
5 months ago

Why Personal Websites Matter More Than Ever

Social networks built barriers to creativity and connection, replacing personal websites with controlled environments that prioritize monetization over community.
fromHackernoon
2 years ago
Miscellaneous

Spanish PM Calls for an End to Anonymous Social Media Accounts | HackerNoon

Spanish Prime Minister calls for ending online anonymity by linking social media accounts to digital IDs.
Anonymity on social media contributes to misinformation and harmful behaviors.
Digital life
fromwestenberg.
5 months ago

Why Personal Websites Matter More Than Ever

Social networks built barriers to creativity and connection, replacing personal websites with controlled environments that prioritize monetization over community.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Convenient or intrusive? How Poland has embraced digital ID cards

"The app, which has 8 million users, has a myriad features such as allowing Poles to produce a digital version of their ID, check how many penalty points they have on their driving licence..."
Miscellaneous
fromEngadget
6 months ago

The UK's digital driver's licence is coming later this year

Digital driver's licenses will enable UK citizens to easily prove their age and driving rights, utilizing facial recognition for security in the GOV.UK digital wallet.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

UK to introduce digital driving licences to transform public services'

The UK is set to launch digital driving licences, providing a tech-forward approach to public ID services.
fromForbes
7 months ago

Council Post: Voice-Activated Revolution: Harnessing Voice Search For Better SEO

Voice search optimization is crucial for businesses in the modern digital landscape as voice-activated technology becomes more prevalent.
Voice search has fundamentally altered consumer-device interactions, necessitating businesses to adapt their online strategies.
fromApp Developer Magazine
7 months ago

Mobile operators in France unite to protect digital identities | App Developer Magazine

French mobile operators launch APIs to enhance online identity protection and combat fraud amid rising online transaction activities.
fromCNET
7 months ago

A .world of Opportunity: New Web Addresses Are the Future of Online Identity

Your domain name is your brand's first impression; it must convey what sets your business apart in today's crowded online marketplace.
Marketing
Marketing
fromForbes
7 months ago

Council Post: 3 Creator Strategies You Don't Want To Sleep On In 2025

The creator economy has significantly advanced, marked by collaborations, governmental recognition, and strategic brand partnerships, indicating a shift in marketing approaches.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

His Facebook was a shrine to my face': the day I caught my catfish

This sudden discovery of an impostor online left me feeling unnerved, as I confronted the eerie reality of someone collecting my life moments and branding them as their own.
Writing
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
8 months ago

X's former head of global affairs takes job with Musk rival Sam Altman

Nick Pickles is transitioning from X to become chief policy officer at Tools for Humanity, focusing on digital identity verification technology.
fromCreative Bloq
8 months ago

Forget astrology, it's your font personality that matters

Adobe Acrobat's font personality cards suggest that fonts can reveal insights about a person's character, similar to zodiac signs, thus influencing perceptions of digital identity.
Graphic design
#artificial-intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Introducing the Tonomy Foundation and Pangea Virtual Nation, Startups of the Year 2024 Nominee | HackerNoon

Tonomy Foundation is pioneering the future of decentralized governance through its flagship project, Pangea, which offers an innovative sovereign virtual nation focused on transparency.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromSilicon Canals
9 months ago

Polish identity verification startup Authologic raises 7.5M

Authologic raised $8.2M to enhance global digital identity verification and streamline KYC and AML processes, combatting fraud with innovative e-ID solutions.
US news
fromWashington Post
9 months ago

His daughter was murdered. Then she reappeared as an AI chatbot.

AI technology can create chatbots using sensitive personal information without consent, raising ethical concerns.
The incident reflects serious gaps in AI industry safety practices.
Miscellaneous
fromNextgov.com
9 months ago

GSA's Login to offer face recognition to customer agencies

Login.gov is expanding its face recognition capabilities for federal agencies to enhance identity verification for government services.
fromHackernoon
11 months ago

Reputation: The Shadow We Cast in a Networked World | HackerNoon

Reputation is a dynamic, multifaceted concept in the digital age, shaped by perception and context.
fromShopify
9 months ago

7 Best AI Avatar Generators (2024) - Shopify

Avatars, crucial for personalized marketing, are projected to grow from nearly $20 billion to $270.61 billion by 2030.
AI avatar generators create digital identities that enhance user experience and business engagement.
fromABC7 San Francisco
9 months ago

Digital ID: Here's how mobile driver's license tech could be used by Bay Area businesses

"The paper driver's license in one form or another has been around for about 120 years so this is the first major change to being purely digital," Gordon said.
Privacy professionals
fromTNW | Data-Security
10 months ago

Europe opened a door to a universal wallet. The web's inventor wants to enter

Imagine entering a world where your smartphone is your key to everything: travel, shopping, and home entry. Digital identity will soon replace conventional documents.
Business
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