Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-156) and index
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This is the first full-length study that recognises and discusses digital identity in a transactional context under a national identity scheme. It contrasts the right to identity to the right to privacy in the context of a national identity scheme, and defines identity theft and its consequences. The analysis and findings are relevant to the one proposed for the United Kingdom, to other countries which have similar schemes, and to countries like Australia who have the long term goal of establishing one. Under a national identity scheme, being asked to provide 'ID' will become as commonplace as being asked one's name, and the concept of identity will become embedded in processes essential to the national economic and social order. The analysis reveals the emergence of a new legal concept of identity. This emergent concept and the associated individual rights, including the right to identity, potentially change the legal and commercial landscape
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Title
Digital identity, an emergent legal concept.
International Standard Book Number
9780980723014
PARALLEL TITLE PROPER
Parallel Title
Role and legal nature of digital identity in commercial transactions
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Business enterprises-- Computer networks-- Security measures
Computer networks-- Security measures
Computer security-- Law and legislation-- Australia
Computer security-- Law and legislation-- Great Britain