DIGITAL IDENTITY

Digital ID; The transformation of Descartes's famous 'I think so I am' into 'I am connected then I am' with the proliferation of digital media tools has been defined as an identity created from individual profiles, cultural capital and records created through online interactions between individuals. Digital IDs are created by individuals using e-mail, texts, social media and similar digital communication tools.

Definitions of the concept of digital identity;  has two conceptual approaches. The first is digital IDs; the behavior of individuals in all online environments such as social media applications, digital platforms, blogs, websites, self-presentations and online reputations are explained. Another definition of digital identity is that it is a form of identity in which all the information of individuals with their real identity such as name, surname, biometric information, education levels, fingerprints, jobs, achievements, etc. is shown online.

Digital IDs are an electronic-based form of identity that has many different uses such as digital banking, e-commerce, social media, e-government, health and e-health services, online shopping, digital games, food and sustainability. Especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, digital identities, which are increasing in importance day by day, have become a necessity both  in Turkey and all over the world. Orcid ID, Arbis etc. digital credentials, hes codes, e-government information, social media profiles that we use today are seen as common examples of digital identity.

Lecturer Dr. Sevgi KAVUT

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