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Web-Sites got SSL-Certificates to encrypt traffic and to authenticate (?) the identity.
In real-life there are similar situations where we (humans) have to show proof of our identity: crossing borders, enter restricted areas etc.
But afaik there is no standard "certificate" for the online presence/identity of individuals.
Since more and more communication is done via remote-presence (Video-calls etc..) there might be a need for a standardized "online passport".
Imagine an HR-department doing job-interviews via Video-Call, or a virtual business-meeting with a new, yet unknown 3rd party? etc..
How can they be sure, to whom (?) they are really talking to?
I have read recently, Cisco will try to focus more on software, less on hardware.
How about such a "People-Certificate for remote-Presence" as a (commercial) service based on open standards?
Ranging from free to "Platinum" - with increasing levels of security:
examples:
Free: the eMail-Address exists and a monthly captcha (or something similar) was answered correctly.
Basic ($): free + PhoneNumber verified by Robo-PhoneCall (! mind the GDPR!)
Gold ($$): Basic + monthly Robo-VideoCall answered and Picture of face taken, (! mind the GDPR!)
Platinum ($$$): Gold + Fingerprint taken (! mind the GDPR!)
the Certificate-Level will be shown as a badge in some place the user can not fake. (= not part of the Video-Feed etc.)
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