Digital Identity

Properties

name

Digital Identity

definition

The unique representation of a subject engaged in an online transaction. A digital identity is always unique in the context of a digital service, but does not necessarily need to uniquely identify the subject in all contexts. In other words, accessing a digital service may not mean that the subject's real-life identity is known. Note: There is no single, widely accepted definition for this term and context is important. This definition is specific to online transactions.

comment

Variously describes or designates. Designation is not compete or definite without context. The representation generally can be identified by a unique identifier, though this may be private information.

see also

https://pages.nist.gov/800-63-3/sp800-63-3.html