Digital Identity Systems in the EU and Worldwide - Privacy Concerns and Resistance Strategies

Explore the global proliferation of Digital Identity Systems and their impact on privacy and human rights in this 46-minute conference talk from the 37th Chaos Communication Congress (37C3). Delve into the recent EU Digital Identity Reform (eIDAS) and its potential consequences for online and offline interactions. Examine case studies from India and Kenya, highlighting civil society strategies to challenge these systems. Investigate the promotion of "Digital Public Infrastructure" by international organizations like UNDP and the World Bank. Learn about the technical aspects of these systems, their beneficiaries, and potential resistance strategies. Gain insights from speakers Thomas Lohninger and Udbhav Tiwari on combating the rapid adoption of digital identity systems and protecting anonymity in the digital world.

37C3 - Please Identify Yourself!