Digital identity is the way we prove who we are in digital applications and platforms, without the need to present physical documents such as identification cards. This concept allows citizens to authenticate themselves in services without having the document in hand.
Digital identity no longer lives only in public services or business systems. Increasingly, everyday tasks depend on this technology, from accessing bank accounts to using health services, as well as e-commerce platforms and social networks.
The article addresses the need to find a balance between the convenience of digital identification and the protection of citizens' privacy. Proving identity should not mean handing over all personal information or consenting to excessive collection of sensitive data.
The current challenge is to develop digital identity systems that are secure, practical, and respect users' privacy, ensuring that each person can control which data they share and in what context.
