Digital ID Debacle: Why Age Verification Might Be a Comedy of Errors
Digital identity is the new must-have accessory, but unlike a flashy handbag, it comes with privacy and security risks. Governments and companies are fast-tracking digital ID implementation, often without sufficient protections. As age verification becomes a digital ID use case, the Triangle of Trust might need some serious relationship counseling.
Hot Take:
In a world where your driver’s license might soon be the star of a digital show, we’ve got governments racing for solutions faster than you can say “age verification.” Call it the ‘Triangle of Trust’ or a three-ring circus, but this digital ID dance is less about security and more about figuring out who gets to play the verifier villain. And while the techy folks may be building a digital utopia, it seems like the rest of us might just be left holding the bag (or the digital wallet). Buckle up, folks; this ride could get bumpy!
Key Points:
- Digital IDs are being pushed globally for age and identity verification.
- The “Triangle of Trust” framework involves ID holders, issuers, and verifiers.
- There are concerns about verifier trustworthiness and privacy risks.
- Digital Credential API by tech giants raises privacy and abuse concerns.
- Current digital ID efforts risk exacerbating privacy issues and inequalities.