Identity.com Launches Mobile App for Secure Digital Identity Management

Identity.com has launched a new mobile application on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, introducing a digital identity management system that leverages verifiable credentials (VCs) technology. The app enables users to store and manage trusted credentials, including government-issued IDs and proof of uniqueness, while maintaining complete control over their personal data.

The application provides functionality for age verification without requiring users to share complete birthdates or addresses, helping to address growing concerns about online age verification requirements that have recently reached the Supreme Court’s attention. It includes features for uniqueness verification to prevent duplicate accounts and fraud, particularly beneficial for high-demand ticketing services. The platform could also streamline Know Your Customer (KYC) processes for financial services and ridesharing applications.

Recent data indicates that March 2024 saw over 299 million records compromised in data breaches, representing a 613 percent increase compared to the previous year. The Identity.com app addresses these security concerns by storing credentials directly on users’ devices rather than in centralized databases, aligning with recent guidance from NSA and CISA recommendations on identity and access management.

“Our digital identities are both valuable and vulnerable,” said Phillip Shoemaker, Executive Director of Identity.com. “The Identity.com app empowers platforms to securely and efficiently verify users while minimizing data collection. By enabling selective sharing of information, businesses can enhance user trust, reduce compliance risks, and streamline identity management processes.”

The platform operates as an open-source, decentralized ecosystem utilizing Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) and Verifiable Credentials. This technical architecture enables secure identity verification without relying on centralized authorities. Identity.com participates in the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and contributes to the development of decentralized identity standards, joining other major technology providers in shaping the future of digital identity.

The application provides businesses with tools to verify users securely while simplifying their data management processes and reducing compliance risks. This approach allows organizations to maintain necessary identity verification standards while minimizing the amount of personal data they need to collect and store, particularly important given the recent discovery of sophisticated dark web operations targeting identity verification systems.

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January 15, 2025 – by Ji-seo Kim