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HISTORICAL ARCHIVE · Originally published April 17, 2023
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Citizens' expectations of a digital identity wallet

As technology evolves and becomes more intertwined into our daily lives, the notion of a digital identity wallet is gaining traction.

This is an earlier piece from the AmbiSecure engineering archive. Where the field has moved on, the link above points to current coverage of the same topic.

As technology evolves and becomes more intertwined into our daily lives, the notion of a digital identity wallet is gaining traction. As a result, citizens’ expectations of what such a wallet should be able to perform have shifted.

Citizens, first and foremost, want a digital identity wallet to be safe. To prevent illegal access, the wallet should have robust authentication techniques like as biometrics or multi-factor authentication. Furthermore, the wallet should have strong encryption and other security safeguards to keep personal information safe.

Another crucial feature that people expect from a digital identity wallet is convenience. Customers want to be able to swiftly and easily access their digital identity information, whether for government services or online commerce. This means that the wallet should be simple to use and accessible from a range of devices.

Privacy is another important feature that people seek in a digital identity wallet. People want control over their personal information and to know that it is not shared with third parties without their permission. As a result, digital identity wallets should have rigorous privacy standards and be transparent about how personal data is collected, preserved, and shared.

Also, they anticipate that their digital identity wallet will be interoperable, or compatible with a range of platforms and systems. Users will be able to access government services and make purchases online by using their digital identities for a number of purposes.

Finally, individuals anticipate that their digital identity wallet will be portable, allowing them to carry it with them wherever they go. This means that the wallet should be accessible from a variety of devices and readily transferable across them.

In conclusion, individuals in the contemporary digital age want a digital identity wallet that is safe, easy, private, interoperable, and portable. As the significance of digital identification grows, it is critical that government and business institutions continue to innovate and create solutions that match citizens’ expectations.

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What is the main point of this 2023 piece?

As technology evolves and becomes more intertwined into our daily lives, the notion of a digital identity wallet is gaining traction. As a result, citizens’ expectations of what such a wallet should be able to perform have shifted.

Has this changed since 2023?

EUDI wallet work turned these expectations into a regulated specification, with selective disclosure the defining requirement.

Where does AmbiSecure cover this topic now?

PKI credential issuance for workforce and government is the current article on this subject; this archive page is kept for the historical record of how the argument stood in 2023.

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