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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Why Digital ID Is A Sports-Gambling Sure Bet

Why Digital ID Is A Sports-Gambling Sure Bet
Why Digital ID Is A Sports-Gambling Sure Bet
October 16, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

Few things make a sporting event more interesting than wagering a few bucks (or more) — whether it be a football game between two mediocre...

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Bank Fines On Money Laundering Spotlight KYC Urgency
Bank Fines On Money Laundering Spotlight KYC Urgency
October 10, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

Danske Bank is among only the latest headlines tied to money laundering. However, according to one recent report, 90 percent of Europe's biggest banks have...

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NEW DATA: 40 Percent Of  Consumers Think Online Security Can Be Better, Faster
NEW DATA: 40 Percent Of Consumers Think Online Security Can Be Better, Faster
October 08, 2018  |  Authentication

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Fake IDs And Fraud’s Other Face
Fake IDs And Fraud’s Other Face
October 08, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

Among the many plots and ploys, fraudsters fake IDs. They make off with ill-gotten gains, hurting firms and consumers alike — and in the online...

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In Digital Transactions Consumers (Must) Trust
In Digital Transactions Consumers (Must) Trust
October 04, 2018  |  Digital Payments

It’s not about the transaction. Not really. Any financial institution, retailer or service provider can (one hopes) give consumers efficient ways to manage, move and...

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Students Can Store IDs On Apple Devices
Students Can Store IDs On Apple Devices
October 02, 2018  |  Apple

Apple has inked a deal with three universities in the U.S., enabling students to store their student IDs on their Apple devices. Get the Full...

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Deep Dive: How Retailers Guard Against Cyberattacks
Deep Dive: How Retailers Guard Against Cyberattacks
September 28, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

PYMNTS explores the forces threatening consumer trust in this month’s Digital Identity Tracker™ Deep Dive, including how companies protect themselves while boosting customers’ confidence.

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Today In Data: The New And Improved (Digital) Version
Today In Data: The New And Improved (Digital) Version
September 27, 2018  |  Today In Data

While innovation and advances are often expected to appear in explosive, disruptive form – as often as they seem to appear out of nowhere full...

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