digital identity

A digital identity is information on an entity used by computer systems to represent an external agent. That agent may be a person, organization, application, or device. ISO/IEC 24760-1 defines identity as "set of attributes related to an entity".

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New Data: Auto Dealers, Banks, Alt Lenders Are Leaning Into Digital ID Innovation
New Data: Auto Dealers, Banks, Alt Lenders Are Leaning Into Digital ID Innovation
August 10, 2021  |  Digital Identity

The Next Wave: The Business Adoption Of Digital Fraud Solutions explores the key drivers of and perceived benefits and obstacles to implementing digital identification and...

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SentiLink Raises $70M To Bolster ID Verification
SentiLink Raises $70M To Bolster ID Verification
August 05, 2021  |  Investments

SentiLink, a provider of identity verification technology, announced on Thursday (Aug. 5) that it has raised $70 million in a Series B funding round. David...

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Deep Dive: Why Social Media Platforms Must Rethink The Way They Treat Digital Identity To Maintain Users’ Trust
Deep Dive: Why Social Media Platforms Must Rethink The Way They Treat Digital Identity To...
July 30, 2021  |  Identity

Approximately 4.2 billion individuals use social media sites globally, and 490 million new users signed on to such sites in 2020 alone. Leveraging these platforms...

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In The Age Of Social Media, Influencers Need Digital IDs And Verified Credentials
In The Age Of Social Media, Influencers Need Digital IDs And Verified Credentials
July 30, 2021  |  Authentication

We live in the age of influencers. Taylor Swift and Benny Drama come to mind, sure. But there are millions of others on the net,...

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Twitter On Why Social Media Companies Must Evolve Their Digital Identity Verification Practices To Keep User Trust
Twitter On Why Social Media Companies Must Evolve Their Digital Identity Verification Practices To Keep...
July 29, 2021  |  Identity

As social media sites transform from messaging platforms to payment-processing social commerce hubs, Twitter’s Sudan Sethuramalingam updates PYMNTS on his company’s push to boost biometrics...

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Twitter’s Social Commerce Ambitions Highlight Need For Better ID Verification, Biometrics
Twitter’s Social Commerce Ambitions Highlight Need For Better ID Verification, Biometrics
July 28, 2021  |  Identity

Social media use has skyrocketed in recent years, with such sites slowly becoming hubs for businesses, banks and other corporate entities as well as individuals....

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How Identity Has Become The ‘Linchpin’ Of The Digital Economy
How Identity Has Become The ‘Linchpin’ Of The Digital Economy
July 27, 2021  |  Authentication

Not so long ago, identity wasn’t really an area of concern in the financial services ecosystem, or the economy at large. Fast-forward a decade and...

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Deep Dive: Examining The Credit Union Innovation Investment Opportunity
Deep Dive: Examining The Credit Union Innovation Investment Opportunity
July 26, 2021  |  Credit Unions

The timing is right for credit unions (CUs) to innovate to attract and retain new members. The number of CUs may be declining, but membership...

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Identity At The Heart Of The Contactless World
Identity At The Heart Of The Contactless World
July 23, 2021  |  Authentication

In A Decade of Digital Transformation in 12 Months, 46 C-suite executives spoke with PYMNTS for its Q2 eBook on what the world will look...

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