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What is Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI)

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Digital Technologies, Ethics, and Decentralization in the Digital Era
Self-sovereign identity is a decentralized approach to digital identity that empowers individuals with control over their own identity data, reducing reliance on centralized authorities.
Published in Chapter:
Digital Identity and Data Sovereignty: Redefining Global Information Flows
Kaushikkumar Patel (TransUnion LLC, USA)
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 21
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1762-4.ch010
Abstract
This chapter explores the intersection of digital identity and global data sovereignty, focusing on blockchain's impact. The authors analyze its transformative potential, security, and challenges concerning data regulations. This chapter advocates for a user-centric, ethical, and secure approach to digital identity, addressing societal implications and emphasizing user sovereignty. The chapter calls for interdisciplinary collaboration and outlines future directions for a secure digital identity framework.
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Role of Digital Identity in Advancing Global Health: A 360 Perspective
Self-sovereign identity is a digital identity model that gives individuals control of their digital identities.
Published in Chapter: Role of Digital Identity in Advancing Global Health: A 360 Perspective; From: Digital Identity in the New Era of Personalized Medicine
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