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Digital Identity
Authentication
Your identity in online systems (accounts and identifiers).
Definition
Digital identity is how you are represented online—accounts, usernames, and identifiers linked to you.
In plain English
Your identity in online systems (accounts and identifiers).
Why this matters
Why it matters: A strong identity system can improve security, but can also enable tracking if everything is linked.
Example
Example: Using one login across services can be convenient but can concentrate data.