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What is Identity?
Rico Wajaya Rico Wajaya

What is Identity?

The concept of identity is a challenging topic to tackle due to its fluid nature. How does technology influence our perception and usage of identity?

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The Economics of Identity
Alex Kilpatrick Alex Kilpatrick

The Economics of Identity

When people, companies, or organizations make a choice about a particular identity mechanism, they are making an economic decision. Every mechanism has a cost - and these costs should be balanced. A perfect identity system will have so much friction that it will allow no customers and a frictionless identity system will allow plenty of customers, but unlimited fraud.

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DHS Face Biometric Scans - Are They Legitimate?
Mary Haskett Mary Haskett

DHS Face Biometric Scans - Are They Legitimate?

Georgetown Law recently released a report titled "Not Ready For Takeoff" (clever name), harshly critiquing the DHS' facial recognition program designed to catch people over-staying their US visas.

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