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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NEW DATA: Why Bank Customers Prefer Convenience Over Security

NEW DATA: Why Bank Customers Prefer Convenience Over Security
NEW DATA: Why Bank Customers Prefer Convenience Over Security
September 13, 2018  |  Authentication

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Facebook Privacy And Waning Consumer Trust In The ‘Wild West’ Of Intrusive Apps
Facebook Privacy And Waning Consumer Trust In The ‘Wild West’ Of Intrusive Apps
September 11, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

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Why The New eIDAS Regs In The EU Could Be A Game Changer
Why The New eIDAS Regs In The EU Could Be A Game Changer
August 29, 2018  |  Europe

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How A Single Digital ID Will Become EU’s Commerce Passport
How A Single Digital ID Will Become EU’s Commerce Passport
August 29, 2018  |  Europe

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Allstate To Acquire Employee ID Protection Co InfoArmor For $525M
Allstate To Acquire Employee ID Protection Co InfoArmor For $525M
August 27, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

To help address emerging risks facing consumers, The Allstate Corporation said it has agreed to buy identity protection provider InfoArmor, Inc. The deal, a $525...

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New Facial Recognition Tech Catches Traveler Imposter at U.S. Airport
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August 24, 2018  |  Identity theft

Facial recognition technology helped U.S. border agents catch a traveler posing as a French citizen — and did so on the third day that authorities were...

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Deep Dive: Protecting Platform Payments
Deep Dive: Protecting Platform Payments
August 24, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

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How The Age Of Bots, Fake News Taints The Buyer-Supplier Relationship
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August 21, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations are tightening, but due diligence goes both ways in the buyer-supplier relationship, leading to a rise in Know Your Supplier...

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Five At Five: The Implications Of Google’s $5 Billion Fine
Five At Five: The Implications Of Google’s $5 Billion Fine
July 18, 2018  |  News

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