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Unpacking the Compromises of Aadhaar and Other Digital Identities Inspired by It

Offered By: media.ccc.de via YouTube

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Conference Talks Courses Human Rights Courses Critical Thinking Courses Fraud Detection Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore a critical analysis of Aadhaar, India's national biometric identity database, and similar digital identity programs worldwide in this 39-minute conference talk. Unpack the contradictory claims and design flaws of these systems, examining how they lead to exclusion and fraud rather than the promised benefits. Learn about the Kaarana project's findings, their impact on legal decisions in India and Jamaica, and gain insights to critically evaluate similar programs in other countries. Understand the urgent need for a sober assessment of digital identity initiatives and their implications for human rights and privacy.

Syllabus

Intro
Origin story
Hacking
Database structure
Identity authentication
External fraud
Deaths
How did this happen
What goes wrong
Questions


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media.ccc.de

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