How inclusive is the evolving digital identity ecosystem? What are the barriers to inclusion within the system? What are the benefits of digital identity to individuals and businesses? How can we ensure the UK’s digital identity ecosystem is secure? Within the current market which groups are disproportionately affected or are more likely to become left behind as digital identity solutions become more widespread? What are some of the consequences of having excluded groups? Are there differences across different sectors or use cases? How can we build trust in digital identity solutions?
Background
How inclusive is the evolving digital identity ecosystem? What are the barriers to inclusion within the system? What are the benefits of digital identity to individuals and businesses? How can we ensure the UK’s digital identity ecosystem is secure? Within the current market which groups are disproportionately affected or are more likely to become left behind as digital identity solutions become more widespread? What are some of the consequences of having excluded groups? Are there differences across different sectors or use cases? How can we build trust in digital identity solutions?
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Digital Personhood Network
In January 2013 the Government Office for Science published the results of a year-long Foresight study on Future Identities. It was led by Sir John Beddington, the Government Chief Scientific Advisor. One of its main con...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: Heriot-Watt University
Why might this be relevant?
The project partially addresses digital identity and digital personhood, but does not cover all aspects of the question.
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IMPRINTS Identity Management: Public Responses to IdeNtity Technologies and Services.
IMPRINTS: Identity Management: Public Responses to IdeNtity Technologies and Services. SUMMARY Both in the UK and the US there is an important societal agenda in relation to identity management technologies, services ...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: Loughborough University
Why might this be relevant?
The project partially addresses public responses to identity technologies and services, but does not cover all aspects of the question.
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Personal Information Managemen System
Citizenme is a Personal Identity Management service designed to put everyday users of the internet, or citizens, back in control of their digital identity. This project will be a collaboration between Citizenme (an SME),...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: CITIZENME LIMITED
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on developing a Personal Information Management System to put users in control of their digital identity, addressing inclusivity, security, and trust issues.