Identity Spectrum
The Identity Spectrum, as explained by IdentityWoman (also known as Kaliya Young), is a framework that helps us understand the different types of IDs that can be used in digital systems. These IDs are not mandatory and can be mixed and matched according to our needs and preferences. The purpose of the Identity Spectrum is to define these terms and explain how they can be combined and matched.
At one end of the Identity Spectrum, we have Anonymous Identity. This type of identity is not persistent and does not link our activities across different websites. Each time we visit a website, we use a different account or identifier, making it impossible to connect our searches from one week to another.
On the other end of the spectrum, we have Pseudonym Identity. This involves using the same account or identifier multiple times on a single website. It typically involves using a generic name, a pseudonym, or any other information that does not reveal our true identity. By using the same identifier on multiple sites, we can establish correlations between our actions on different platforms.
Self-Asserted Identity is the most common type of identity on the web today. It requires us to input personal information such as our name, date of birth, residence, and address multiple times in various forms. We have the choice to provide either "fake" information or our true information about ourselves. "Self-proclaimed"
Social Validated Identity refers to an identifier linked to our social graph. This means that our identity is recognized and socially validated by others through social connections.
Verified Identity exists when a third party has verified the claims made about us. For example, if we are an employee of a company, our employer can issue a claim verifying our employment. Similarly, a bank may verify our address.
According to a Fast Company article(https://www.fastcompany.com/1352773/government-experimenting-identity-technologies), there are currently over 500 government websites, and approximately one-third of them require a username and password for access. Users are required to register on these government websites and can save their information and preferences, similar to how they would on consumer websites. However, it is not necessary to disclose personally identifiable information to the government. *You need to register on the government website and save information and preferences without disclosing personally identifiable information to the government.
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