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Beyond Left and Right. Digital ID is Everyone’s Enemy (thepolarblast.wordpress.com)
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[–] Rossphorus@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

There's nothing inherently wrong with digital ID, provided it's implemented in a zero-knowledge-style manner. In fact, it would be much better than what we have now: Uploading your physical photo ID to every company that is legally required to ask for it.