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Digital ID refers to methods of online identification and access control that trust a single authoritative party.
Digital ID refers to an extension of current physical ID documents such as driver’s licences, passports and bank cards.. Digital ID is a way to verify who we are online securely, in a manner that offers data protection and safeguards our personal information<ref>https://www.interac.ca/en/content/ideas/what-is-digital-identity</ref>.
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==Purpose==
==Purpose==
Through the beginning of the twenty-first century, identity was typically affirmed by the use of paper or plastic cards, issued by third parties. In the United States, the [[Department of Motor Vehicles]] issues Driver Licenses, and other government identification cards. States may also issue ID cards of some form as well, such as welfare cards, gun permits, and fishing licenses. Organizations such as libraries, and membership-only clubs may issue identification cards as well. Additionally, independent companies may issue ID cards of a sort, such as insurance cards, gym membership cards, credit and debit cards, and other customer identification cards (for "rewards programs" and customer behavior tracking for marketing purposes). A digital ID system is designed to serve multiple purposes, eliminating the need for each separate identification card.<ref>https://www.globalgovernmentforum.com/digital-id-what-is-it-why-is-it-needed-and-how-are-governments-developing-it/</ref>
Through the beginning of the twenty-first century, identity was typically affirmed by the use of paper or plastic cards, issued by third parties. In the United States, the [[Department of Motor Vehicles]] issues Driver Licenses, and other government identification cards. States may also issue ID cards of some form as well, such as welfare cards, gun permits, and fishing licenses. Organizations such as libraries, and membership-only clubs may issue identification cards as well. Additionally, independent companies may issue ID cards of a sort, such as insurance cards, gym membership cards, credit and debit cards, and other customer identification cards (for "rewards programs" and customer behavior tracking for marketing purposes). A digital ID system is designed to serve multiple purposes, eliminating the need for each separate identification card.<ref>https://www.globalgovernmentforum.com/digital-id-what-is-it-why-is-it-needed-and-how-are-governments-developing-it/</ref>
It also provides much greater control to a single authoritative party, rather than a diverse collection of entities, each for their own purposes. This could theoretically be useful in fighting crime<ref>https://www.dawn.com/news/1730768/safe-city-seeks-high-resolution-photos-of-over-4000-criminals-from-nadra</ref><ref>https://www.biometricupdate.com/202301/pakistan-id-authority-shares-data-of-4k-wanted-people-for-biometric-matching</ref>.<br/> However, that same single authority can use their power for negative purposes as well. For example, an opponent of the politicians in power could suddenly find their digital ID has been revoked, meaning that they can no longer bank<ref>Canadian Veteran banned from Scotiabank (phone audio) , Jan 20, 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9R6SaXqxTI</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/rick_ppc/status/1616783852730474496</ref>, travel, buy food, earn money, or do much of anything else, all at once. The single ID authority would yield incredible power over its citizens, which some people see as a benefit and purpose of digital ID.<ref>https://thecountersignal.com/why-is-a-digital-id-so-dangerous/</ref><ref>https://www.wired.com/story/digital-ids-are-more-dangerous-than-you-think/</ref>
It also provides much greater control to a single authoritative party, rather than a diverse collection of entities, each for their own purposes. This could theoretically be useful in fighting crime<ref>https://www.dawn.com/news/1730768/safe-city-seeks-high-resolution-photos-of-over-4000-criminals-from-nadra</ref><ref>https://www.biometricupdate.com/202301/pakistan-id-authority-shares-data-of-4k-wanted-people-for-biometric-matching</ref>.<br/> However, that same single authority can use their power for negative purposes as well. For example, an opponent of the politicians in power could suddenly find their digital ID has been revoked, meaning that they can no longer bank<ref name = "bank1">"Bank Apologizes over Trucker Convoy account freeze ", Marc Patrone , May 30, 2022 , https://bjdichter.substack.com/p/bank-apologizes-over-trucker-convoy?r=10rk8l&</ref><ref name = "bank2">"..yesterday my ability to e-transfer funds was suddenly re-activated.”, Andrea Lee, May 2022, https://twitter.com/RealAndyLeeShow/status/1531645687548366848</ref><ref name = "bank3">Canadian Veteran banned from Scotiabank (phone audio) , Jan 20, 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9R6SaXqxTI</ref><ref name = "bank4">https://twitter.com/rick_ppc/status/1616783852730474496</ref>, travel, buy food, earn money, or do much of anything else, all at once. The single ID authority would yield incredible power over its citizens, which some people see as a benefit and purpose of digital ID.<ref>https://thecountersignal.com/why-is-a-digital-id-so-dangerous/</ref><ref>https://www.wired.com/story/digital-ids-are-more-dangerous-than-you-think/</ref>
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== Canada==
===Govt affiliates===
Many organizations working on digital identity system advancements in Canada. See [[ktdi.org]], [[Policy Horizons]] and [https://diacc.ca/faq/ Digital Identity and Authentication Council of Canada]
=== Cellphone tracking / PHAC Dec 2021===
December 2021, just before christmas, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) acknowledged that it secretly tracked location data from at least 33 million mobile devices to analyze people's movements during COVID-19 quarantines.<ref>Video, press conference, tweet Jan 18, 2022, https://twitter.com/Aslapes11/status/1483389677096820742</ref>. Concerns are whether this is ongoing and has checks and balances.
=== Airports / Known Traveller Digital Identity ===
The Known Traveller Digital Identity (KTDI) program is a collaboration between the government of Canada, the [[World Economic Forum]] and private sector to develop a secure and efficient digital identity system for air travel. The program aims to use biometric and digital identity technologies to create a more seamless and secure travel experience for passengers.
:The KTDI program was first announced in 2018 by the Government of Canada as part of its National Strategy for Secure Travelling Abroad. The aim of the program is to enhance the security of air travel while also making the travel experience more convenient and efficient for passengers. The program aims to use biometric data such as facial recognition, fingerprint, and iris scans to confirm the identity of passengers, making it easier for them to move through the airport and board their flights.
:The program has a pilot phase, with several Canadian airports participating in testing and evaluating the technology. Once fully implemented, the program will be available to all Canadian citizens and permanent residents with a valid passport.
It's worth noting that the implementation of the program is in line with the national strategy of Canada to enhance security and improve the passenger experience, but it also raises concerns about privacy, security, and accessibility. The government of Canada has stated that the personal information collected through the program will be protected and used only for the specific purpose of the program, and that the use of biometrics will be optional for passengers.
=== Border Land Travel / ArriveCAN===
The ArriveCAN app is an official government of Canada app that is used to help digitize border crossing into the country. "Travellers returning to Canada: You are required to provide info upon entry for COVID19. Download the ArriveCAN app to do it quickly and limit points of contact at the border"<ref>Health Canada and PHAC @GovCanHealth, Apr 29, 2020, https://twitter.com/GovCanHealth/status/1255602952045289474</ref>.
The app is available for download on the App Store and Google Play and is free to use. ''Concerns'' surround whether the app is mandatory to use.
=== Digital Health Credential Systems / Provinces ===
By 2021 Most provinces in Canada had announced plans to implement a [[Vaccine passports|digital vaccine certification system]], such as Ontario, which will use a digital version of the [[Covid passport|COVID-19 vaccination record card]] and a mobile app called the "COVID-19 Vaccination Record" to allow residents to demonstrate their vaccination status.
=== Banking / Bankers Association ===
In Feb 2022, Neil Parmenter of the Canadian Bankers Association promoted digital identity advancement as being on the cusp of a revolution in how people authenticate online.<ref>"Canadian bankers association - Digital ID",World Reflection, 2min clip, circa Feb 2022, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpUFY1-GmCA, cited by https://twitter.com/KathrynLouiseBC/status/1604916667523682305</ref> As summarized in the purpose section, many concerns regard one's ability to 'bank' being frozen<ref name = "bank1"> </ref><ref name = "bank2"> </ref><ref name = "bank3"> </ref><ref name = "bank4"> </ref>.
==See also==
==See also==
* [[Trusted_Root_Certificate_Authority_(CA)#Digital_certificates|Digital Certificates]]
* [[Trusted_Root_Certificate_Authority_(CA)#Digital_certificates|Digital Certificates]]