It has been suggested that cross-platform online identity
solutions may replace current forms of identification, make access
to services easier for consumers and mitigate certain data
protection risks. This article looks at current issues, some future
visions and the possible role of the UAE Government.
A fully functioning, cross-platform digital identity system
– underpinned by a common technical standards framework and
accompanying legal or contractual framework – will increase
identity security, enhance personal control and minimise
unnecessary data sharing. It will also promote innovative services
and reduce compliance and administrative costs, both for businesses
with a need to conduct "know your customer" due diligence
and also for government, in the context of administering government
services. Robust and widely adopted digital identity standards will
also promote more seamless cross-border services. These are some of
the conclusions noted in a paper ("The case
