Digital IDs Are More Dangerous Than You Think

There are significant, real-world benefits to having an accepted and recognized identity. That's why the concept of a digital identity is being pursued around the world, from Australia to India. From airports to health records systems, technologists and policy makers with good intentions are digitizing our identities, making modern life more efficient and streamlined. Governments seek to digitize their citizens in an effort to universalize government services, while the banking, travel, and insurance industries aim to create more seamless processes for their products and services. In places like Syria and Jordan, refugees are often displaced without an identity.