Protecting Sensitive Data

Identity Crisis

• Personal data is used daily to facilitate many activities.

• Monetary exchanges

• Junk mail delivery

• Background and credit checks

Credentials

• Credentials derived from personal data are often used as the primary proof of identity.

• Identity information is used to automate consent.

• Theft of identity information becomes theft of identity and consent.

• This ties to many, many issues. Competitive advantage, safety, privacy, ...