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The Crucial Role of ID Verification in the Digital Economy
How the technology could expand opportunities for millions of people and make the digital economy more dynamic, inclusive, and secure.
September 19, 2023
Summary.
At its core, ID verification tools prove your information – name, address, age, phone number – is valid and linked to you. Many different technologies can be used to achieve that one goal. The author, the CEO of Mastercard, explores how the technology works, where it’s used, and the potential pitfalls of digital IDs.
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