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1 online resource (xii, 162 pages) : illustrations |
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data file |
| Note |
Title from PDF title page. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-156) and index. |
| Contents |
1. Digital identity -- introduction -- Genesis of this book -- Importance of identity -- Approach of this book -- Structure of this book and chapter synopsis -- 2. Digital identity -- a new legal concept -- Central argument -- Registered digital identity in the United Kingdom -- Relationship between transaction identity and database identity in the United Kingdom -- Distinguishing Solove's 'digital person' -- Digital identity in Australia -- 3. Digital identity -- the nature of the concept -- Registered digital identity -- Role and nature of transaction identity -- Is transaction identity the legal person? -- Transaction identity is the legal person -- 4. Digital identity -- inherent vulnerabilities -- Fallibilities of the identifying information -- 5. Digital identity -- consequential individual rights -- Identity distinguished from privacy -- Right to identity under the scheme -- An express right to identity -- Right to identity under European human rights law -- Protection provided by the right to privacy -- 6. Digital identity -- protection -- Wrong and the harm caused by misuse of transaction identity -- Identity theft distinguished from identity fraud -- Is identity theft really theft? -- Identity theft is theft -- Criminal damage -- 7. Digital identity -- conclusion -- A new concept of identity and a new perspective -- 'Tomorrow is nearer than you think' -- 8. Bibliography -- Articles/books/reports -- Case law -- Legislation and bills -- Treaties -- Other sources -- 9. Index. |
| Summary |
This is the first full-length study that recognises and discusses digital identity in a transactional context under a national identity scheme. It contrasts the right to identity to the right to privacy in the context of a national identity scheme, and defines identity theft and its consequences. The analysis and findings are relevant to the one proposed for the United Kingdom, to other countries which have similar schemes, and to countries like Australia who have the long term goal of establishing one. Under a national identity scheme, being asked to provide 'ID' will become as commonplace as being asked one's name, and the concept of identity will become embedded in processes essential to the national economic and social order. The analysis reveals the emergence of a new legal concept of identity. This emergent concept and the associated individual rights, including the right to identity, potentially change the legal and commercial landscape. |
| Local Note |
JSTOR Books at JSTOR Open Access |
| Subject |
Business enterprises -- Computer networks -- Security measures.
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Business enterprises -- Computer networks -- Security measures. |
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Computer networks -- Security measures.
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Computer networks -- Security measures. |
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Identification cards.
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Identification cards. |
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Computer security -- Law and legislation -- Great Britain.
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Computer security -- Law and legislation. |
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Great Britain. |
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Computer security -- Law and legislation -- Australia.
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Australia. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
University of Adelaide Press.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Digital identity, an emergent legal concept. Adelaide, S. Aust. : University of Adelaide Press, ©2011 9780980723014 (OCoLC)708288165 |
| ISBN |
9780980723007 (electronic book) |
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0980723000 (electronic book) |
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9780980723000 (electronic) |
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9780980723014 (paperback) |
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0980723019 |
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