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Remember when the internet was young and fresh?
We were sure it was going to change the world, but we werent quite sure how.
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Looking back, it was the beginning of the Digital Age, the start of an entire technology revolution.
And today we are at the start of another.
Together, these two forces are already reshaping how we live and work and how the global economy operates.
A number of factors are driving this paradigm shift:
Senior Vice President of Identity at Mitek.
Physical-first is the current standard.
In most regions and countries, identity documents are still physical.
However, the digital image in the wallet isn’t issued by a state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.
While it is a verifiable credential, it isn’t a true digital identity document.
More recently, digital-first identity systems offer a true digital credential.
An individual-first identity system would be centered around a person’s right to control their own identity and relateddata.
The fundamental question before us: how can we actively influence and foster the development of such identities?
Time is of the essence.
As digital identities grow more prevalent, our influence allows us to shape the trajectory of individual-first digital identities.
We must ensure universal accessibility and safety, whilst establishing trust in online interactions for both businesses and consumers.
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