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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IRS Backs Down on Facial Recognition System

IRS Backs Down on Facial Recognition System
IRS Backs Down on Facial Recognition System
February 07, 2022  |  Digital Identity

The IRS won’t be going ahead with the use of a private facial recognition system to authenticate taxpayers’ identities for online accounts, responding to criticism...

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Mend on the Benefits of Robust Remote Digital Identity Verification for Healthcare Organizations
Mend on the Benefits of Robust Remote Digital Identity Verification for Healthcare Organizations
January 26, 2022  |  Authentication

Telehealth relationships require a comprehensive patient signup process, especially when online prescriptions are involved. In the Digital Identity Tracker, Matt McBride, CEO and cofounder of...

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Trulioo: 2021 Was the Year of Vigilance
Trulioo: 2021 Was the Year of Vigilance
January 24, 2022  |  Opinion

It is no surprise that with the increase in online activity, we’ve simultaneously seen an increase in cyber fraud, says Zac Cohen, chief operating officer...

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Pandemic Has Made Air Travelers OK With Biometrics
Pandemic Has Made Air Travelers OK With Biometrics
January 19, 2022  |  Biometrics

Three years ago, if you’d asked air travelers if they’d be willing to offer up their biometric data in exchange for a more streamlined experience,...

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How Companies Can Manage Consumers’ Privacy Concerns in the Age of Digital Identity Solutions
How Companies Can Manage Consumers’ Privacy Concerns in the Age of Digital Identity Solutions
January 10, 2022  |  Authentication

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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  |  Cybersecurity

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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