Security News > 2021 > December > Digital IDs don’t have to impinge on civil liberties and privacy
Between the need for secure access to digital services and the demand for increased security, the case for a trusted and verifiable ID system has never been stronger.
One question remains: Who gets to implement this system? If the answer is a company or a government, then concerns around personal privacy and civil liberties become quite relevant.
For many, entrusting their personal information to a centralized digital ID system spells trouble.
Consigning a private company with ultimate control over a digital ID system and our most personal data is less than ideal.
When implemented correctly, decentralized digital IDs can make it harder to infringe upon civil liberties and privacy.
Decentralized digital IDs are supported by a wide range of emerging technologies and techniques, leading to the creation of a truly Self-Sovereign ID, or SSI - where users hold full control over their personal data.