This document discusses how society is accepting digital identity. It begins with a timeline of digital identity from 1993 to present. It then discusses topics and trends in digital culture, including datafication and concerns about data use. Next, it outlines social and media perceptions of digital identity, including issues around data use, privacy, and fake news. It notes both pessimistic and optimistic views. Finally, it speculates about possible futures, including reducing complexity around digital identity and increasing transparency, as well as the need for data literacy education to empower users.