I have a very laissez faire view of digital footprints — the kind that I’m sure will scare Glenn Gore and the most staunch arbiters of privacy. As a digital native, I see how my data identity has been used to the best of effects. My TikTok algorithm is a beautiful work of (relatable) art: my Instagram, an unending funnel of things I didn’t know I needed to buy. I’m quite certain I’ll go mad if one day my digital identity gets reset. Sometimes I wonder how it got to this. My logic is that my data is always being mined and used six ways come Sunday. It’s inevitable the more digitally connected we are. Today, with the rising trend of online scams, there’s an even higher need to protect and identify consumers. And how do you identify consumers? Through the exchange of data. It’s all very poetic really — the thing that will protect us is also the very thing that we need to surrender. It’s why I still retain mixed feelings about what Gore has to say about data: “At Affinidi, securing digital identities is a priority as we navigate an increasingly digitised society, ensuring individuals can confidently claim their digital existence.” But can we though? Do we need to? I’m not sure. For me, the digital data surrender is an inevitability, so the Internet might as well deliver me information that I need and may enjoy — like a tinted serum from Rationale or a pair of wide-leg pants from Marakech. Still, I admire Gore’s sense of hope with his North Star at the Temasek-funded firm — “Where your personal data is as intrinsic to you as your physical self and treated with the utmost respect and privacy.” Because in a world where data is as easy to mine, dole, and exchange as promises and opinions, hope is perhaps the very thing that we need. Have a read.
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🔮 It’s that time of year! Our team loves to reflect on the industry’s collective successes of the past and look into the proverbial crystal ball for what’s to come in the year ahead. Check out the key trends and tech we believe will impact businesses across industries and redefine the digital identity landscape. 🔮 Explore Liminal's 2024 Predictions: https://bit.ly/3vwbcwW Are you curious how our past predictions fared? Revisit the year's most pivotal moments and see the verdict. https://bit.ly/3vxF0ZV #digitalidentity #digitalidentity #digitalidentitylandscape #technologytrends #fraudprevention #mergersandacquisitions #privacy #reusableidentity #deepfakes #generativeai
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Save my privacy mom 🆘 Causes of Privacy Concerns for Women On internet Due To Ai: - Data Vulnerability: Personal information can be exposed through data breaches, leaving women vulnerable to identity theft and harassment. - Online Tracking: AI-driven algorithms track online behavior, which can lead to unwanted targeted advertising or profiling. - Deepfakes and Misuse: AI can create realistic but fake images or videos, potentially used to blackmail or defame women. - Cyberstalking: AI tools can aid stalkers in monitoring and harassing women online. Effects on Women: - Psychological Stress: Privacy breaches can cause significant emotional distress and anxiety. - Reputational Damage: Unauthorized use of personal data can lead to damage to a woman's reputation, both personally and professionally. - Financial Loss: Identity theft can result in financial loss and long-term credit issues. - Reduced Online Participation: Concerns over privacy can lead women to limit their online presence, impacting their social and professional opportunities. Prevention Strategies: - Education and Awareness: Informing women about their digital rights and how to protect their online presence. - Stronger Regulations: Advocating for laws that enforce strict data protection and privacy standards. - Secure Platforms: Supporting and using platforms that prioritize user privacy and data security. - Community Support: Building a supportive community that can respond to and assist women facing privacy issues. By understanding these aspects and actively working on prevention, we can strive to create a safer online environment where women's privacy is respected and protected. #WomenInTech #DigitalPrivacy #SafeInternet
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Self Sovereign ID. The future utopia of digital identity.. or are the challenges way too great at this point to overcome. https://lnkd.in/ei_W99hx #digitalid #digitalidentity #identity
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📌 Are you a member of panel companies or market research firms? 📌 Do you like to share your opinions with the brands and world via surveys and polls? If so, please know that consumers have certain rights they should know. This helps in the smooth running of surveys, protects your #personaldata, and brings more #security and #transparency to the whole market research process. In today’s blog post, we share some consumer rights in the market research industry - https://lnkd.in/dn3pptzx #DataSecurity #ConsumerRights #MarketResearch #Surveys #DataProtection
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Every click, like, and online purchase is tracked and recorded, painting a detailed picture of our digital lives. This isn't a dystopian future—it's our present reality every time we use "free" online services. Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Google offer incredible benefits, but our data privacy is the actual price we pay. Is this trade-off worth it? Signing up for these platforms feels good: service at no cost. However, these companies aren't just generous; they collect our data in exchange. Our browsing habits, preferences, and even private conversations become valuable commodities for advertisers. Every online interaction leaves a digital footprint. Companies analyse this data to build detailed profiles, allowing for precise targeted advertising. While this might seem harmless, the implications are profound. Beyond targeted ads, data breaches and misuse are genuine threats. The Cambridge Analytica scandal showed how personal data can be used to manipulate opinions and undermine democracy. Individually, data breaches can lead to identity theft and other cybercrimes. These platforms offer remarkable benefits—staying connected, supporting social movements, and aiding small businesses. Yet, the cost to our privacy is significant. Many users don't fully understand how much data is collected or its uses, raising serious ethical questions. Deciding if the benefits outweigh the privacy loss is personal. Some value the convenience and personalised content enough to accept targeted ads. Others prioritise privacy and seek alternatives offering more control over their data. There's a push for greater transparency and control over personal data. Regulations like the GDPR aim to protect privacy, and new privacy-focused services are emerging to give users more choices. This shift towards more privacy-conscious practices in the industry is a reason for optimism. Free online services ultimately come at the cost of our data privacy. While the convenience and connectivity are enticing, they have significant privacy concerns. Staying informed about data use is not just essential; it's a responsibility. Ultimately, whether to trade privacy for free services is a personal choice. #DataPrivacy #DigitalSafety #OnlineSecurity #PrivacyMatters #DataProtection #TechEthics #CyberSecurity #SocialMediaRisks #DigitalFootprint #InternetSafety #PrivacyVsConvenience #DataEconomy #TechTransparency #ConsumerRights #DataEthics
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In recent times, the topic of personal #dataprotection has been much talked about, and of paramount importance. We now live in a #digitalage where almost all of our basic and even confidential personal details are uploaded online either through #socialmedia platforms, #ecommerce websites, or even for identity verification. According to recent estimates, 328.77 million terabytes of data are generated each day. Today, #personaldata is both a valuable asset and a subject of concern, so a robust #privacypolicy is important. A well-written policy will serve as a guide outlining how an organization collects, uses, processes, and protects user information.
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Allison Schiff writes that solving for identity with privacy in mind is "the issue of our industry's time." I agree this is an issue of our time, but my view is that we've got to take this up a level. I'd say the tree-top issue of our time is how to reestablish a baseline of trust between us (businesses) and our customers and audiences. I think we can all agree that too many people have become a bit too creeped out by our industry's somewhat shady data practices. Earning back trust is the starting point. “In true industry fashion,” Arielle Garcia said, “we’ve done a lot of work around technical standards for orchestrating and conveying preferences to mitigate disruption to data collection and use – and yet the core issue here around creating a fair value exchange for people and making them feel like they understand and have control over how their data is used seems to be a bit of an afterthought.” This, to me, is the crux of the matter. How much have we all read about some new identity system? Some new privacy technology? Some new solve for preserving the status quo after the end of 3P cookies? ... Tons. Yet ask the same question about new ways to restore trust? New techniques to establish a clear value exchange? ... Crickets. Allison is right ... the balance between identity and privacy is definitely a major issue of our time. I'd urge us all to start one level up. If we can solve for trust, solving for the rest will be far easier.
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#Dataprivacy concerns are at an all time high in consumers minds these days, and also for the brands that deal in consumer #PII. We felt it was a good time to remind our partners, brand clients and the broader marketing landscape of what we do – and don’t do – with data. For example, we don't sell or share PII (email addresses, mobile numbers) to or across our clients. If you've heard or read otherwise, you were misinformed. Wunderkind has always been clear and transparent on how we operate, including disclosures and guidance posted on our website. Spreading misinformation and posting falsehoods, on any topic, can be a dangerous tactic deployed by unprincipled competitors to create fear and uncertainty. But rest assured, we always have been, and will remain, privacy compliant and operate with a consumer-first approach. Wunderkind will continue to be an example of how to drive measurable growth and revenue, as we do for nearly 1,000 clients. Read our blog below for more details. PS: Get ready for our latest product innovation dropping next month: #PrivacyID will take #IdentityResolution to the next level. Stay tuned. https://lnkd.in/gqJh6WEJ
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🔐 Starting next month, X's privacy policy will undergo a change, allowing the platform to collect biometric data from its users. This alteration, effective from September 29, dictates that X may access users' biometric details for safety and security, provided the user agrees. #PrivacyPolicy #DataCollection 👤 The biometric data collection is exclusive to X Premium users. To enhance verification, users have the choice to provide their Government ID with a selfie. The data from these sources will be used to verify the authenticity of the account, bolstering X's measures against impersonation. #BiometricVerification #SecurityEnhancement 🔍 Although the term "biometric" isn't clarified in X's policy, it typically encompasses automated technologies like facial recognition, fingerprint analysis, and iris scanning, all designed to authenticate unique human attributes. #BiometricAuthentication 🗣 Stephen Wicker, a data privacy expert from Cornell University, observes that X's announcement merely reflects what other social platforms have discreetly been implementing. ✅ Earlier, X introduced a subscription verification model necessitating users to furnish government-approved IDs for a blue checkmark, aiming to deter bots and fake accounts. The revamped policy indicates the company's intent to gather data about users' employment and educational backgrounds. This data assists in recommending jobs, facilitating job applications, and enhancing ad relevance. #JobRecommendation #AdTargeting ❓ X has remained tight-lipped regarding whether this policy will be extended to non-premium users or if it will encompass data outside of what's available on government IDs. There's also ambiguity about who can choose to participate or refrain from this biometric data collection. ⚖️ X's data collection strategies haven't escaped scrutiny. A July lawsuit claimed X didn't adequately inform users about its biometric data collection from uploaded photos. It's noteworthy that in 2021, Facebook settled a privacy lawsuit for $650 million over similar allegations. 🚫 Professor Wicker highlights that X's move exemplifies the continued extraction of user data on social networks for tailored advertising. This trend often benefits platforms monetarily while posing challenges for the data providers. #DataMonetization #UserPrivacyConcerns #privacy #policy #data #users #verification #government #authenticity #technology #recognition
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Competition is healthy. Touting your unique value and calling out a competitor's weakness is a great way to win at the sport of business. But when you resort to outright misinformation and posting falsehoods about your competition, you lose credibility and show your true intent and lack of values. The good news is that if you're the target of a misinformation campaign and you've be clear and transparent with your audience all along, that makes you stronger. Both in the eyes of your addressable audience (prospects), existing clients and your more principled competitors. Glad to see Wunderkind reminding the market what we stand for and how we do business.
#Dataprivacy concerns are at an all time high in consumers minds these days, and also for the brands that deal in consumer #PII. We felt it was a good time to remind our partners, brand clients and the broader marketing landscape of what we do – and don’t do – with data. For example, we don't sell or share PII (email addresses, mobile numbers) to or across our clients. If you've heard or read otherwise, you were misinformed. Wunderkind has always been clear and transparent on how we operate, including disclosures and guidance posted on our website. Spreading misinformation and posting falsehoods, on any topic, can be a dangerous tactic deployed by unprincipled competitors to create fear and uncertainty. But rest assured, we always have been, and will remain, privacy compliant and operate with a consumer-first approach. Wunderkind will continue to be an example of how to drive measurable growth and revenue, as we do for nearly 1,000 clients. Read our blog below for more details. PS: Get ready for our latest product innovation dropping next month: #PrivacyID will take #IdentityResolution to the next level. Stay tuned. https://lnkd.in/gqJh6WEJ
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I love this take, Zat Astha! This is why I am passionate about creating these technologies and abilities. Like you, I have brands where I love the personalization and customer experience they offer me; I want to share more about myself with these brands. Conversely, there are companies that have my data that I don't like or trust, and today, I have no control over what data they are collecting, how they are using it, or who they share it with. Affinidi is about ownership! Ownership allows you the portability of your information and choice in what you do with it. I believe when I can share more, the next wave of innovation really begins! I love the duality of privacy! If we take privacy to the extreme, then I am going to be very lonely with no personalization or amazing customer experience. And if we have no privacy, we just need to look at the news every day about the latest security breaches, fraud, and data breaches that erode trust in an increasingly digital world. Zat Astha: What happens when your beloved platform goes away (like many have in the past)? What if you could bring your digital history to the next new platform and continue to build upon your existing digital representation? Opportunity for those that disrupt!