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Isn't that the same as if you lost your SSI number? In all seriousness, I remember my parents lost my sisters SSI number well after she was born (1970's). The
by gjmacd 9y ago
Isn't that the same as if you lost your SSI number? In all seriousness, I remember my parents lost my sisters SSI number well after she was born (1970's). The amount of BS the had to go through to get that back and prove they had one, that she was who she was, etc. It nagged them for years.
Wouldn't the fix be to easily protect and recall your private key? I mean, not to get all science fiction but if you use a private key to replace an SSI, why wouldn't we move to a simple "chip" that we use with pets in case we lose it? Big brother, but I have to imagine it will certainly solve the key issue.
- orthecreedence 9y agoIf your private key is compromised (discovered by someone other than yourself) then it needs to be regenerated, whether it can be easily remembered or not. Getting a new key should be a huge pain in the ass, and the tests to prove that you are who you say you are should be strict. Don't lose your key. I wouldn't be opposed to a chip, but I doubt Americans are going to let that happen because they'll think big government is tracking them (which they already are, and a chip doesn't change that or expand their capabilities, but we're not talking about the most rational bunch here).
- TheAdamist 9y agoEstonia is having to through this now, all the digital ids they issued have cryptographic flaws and can be trivially cracked and must be reissued :(
- craftyguy 9y agoDidn't they choose a proprietary solution? If so, sorry, but shame on them.
- drewbug 9y agoAn "identity implant" could expand tracking capabilities if each use of a reader recorded your location.
- orthecreedence 9y agoOh, I misread. I was thinking "chip" as in "chip and pin" (like an ID card). Implants would be kind of over the top. Not a fan of that idea.