The document discusses digital identity, emphasizing its various attributes, including biometric and official identity elements. It highlights challenges such as identity fraud and privacy, suggesting solutions like user-centered approaches, regulations, and GDPR compliance. Additionally, it explains how blockchain technology can enhance digital identity security through an immutable registry and decentralized storage.

1. Digital Identity
By Ayham Madi
Based on
The European Union
Blockchain The European
Union Blockchain
Observatory & Forum
Observatory And Forum

2. What is an
Identity
• like our gender
• what we look like
• our fingerprints
Biometric identity attributes
• like our national ID number
• passport
• driving licences
Official identity attributes

3. Digital
Identities
The information about us in the
digital world
constantly growing and evolving
collection of data points.
There is no limit to what attribute
can be used to identify users

4. Problems
Identity fraud
Privacy

5. How can we
protect our
Digital
Identity
Put the user at the center of
the solution
Create serious rules and
regulations

6. What identity to use for each service
Balance you personal information
disclosure

7. GDPR
Issue a digital identity through an well
monitored process

9. How can
Blockchain
protect the
digital- identity?
• Immutable Digital ID registry
• Stored in a decentralized network
• Mitigate the use of trusted third parties