How blockchain technology can help the Government in creating a unique digital identity?

“Digital India has become a way of life.” PM Narendra Modi

From the past few years, the connection between Government and civilization has changed. New innovative technology
has seamlessly applied the strong and trusted bond between the two. The government or the public sector is accepting
a new, transparent, scalable, secured and digital system that helps not only citizens but also helps to diminish the
system’s development and management costs. Digital identity is necessary for the development of a digital nation.

What is digital identity?

At a first sight, the meaning of digital identity looks perplexing but it is quite simple. A single unique digital
form of identification. A platform where a person can enroll his digital identity and be recognized as a considerable
value. You will be amazed to know that it is a completely unhackable system. Now, the government can manage
thousands of records most securely.

There are multiple benefits of blockchain digital identity for the government. Some of those are listed below.

1. Easy access to government benefits

The government inaugurates many benefits and schemes for the betterment of society however due to a lack of
awareness and appropriate knowledge people are not able to receive it fullest. Due to a blockchain, a single
digital id works as a proof of identity and is accepted easily and fast. People can now get easy access to
government portals to get the required information.

2. Accurate data with security

The identity of a user holds considerable value. It has the basic details like name, number, Email address, Home
and office address along with health records, education background, current city, hobbies and others. This
crucial information requires significant security measures otherwise it can be hacked or leaked. And the
government can afford to leak any single data or misplace any single data which can cause troubles for its
citizens.

Moreover, the immutable feature makes it double secure as the entries and records can’t be changed or modified
once they are entered.

3. Single digital identity

Still, there are many loopholes in the identification system of the government. For example, people have to keep
various identity cards along with them. A credit card of one nationalized bank can’t be authorized for the other
nationalized bank. So in this way having multiple physical identity cards of the same person creates a chance of
hacking and it is quite troublesome for the government and the holders.

Blockchain digital identity can bring a revolutionary change in the system of identification. A signal identity
with all the rights and ownership without breaking the transparency.

4. Trusted communication channel

Blockchain is a decentralised platform where the transaction entries are recorded in a ledger. There are many
forms of digitization that the government has already adopted before the introduction of blockchain. Blockchain
is enhancing the trust between the government and the people. While dealing with any government issue, people
have faith they will receive the best help from the government side without any intermediaries and physical
appearance. This system saves lots of time and cost for government entities.

5. Historical data

Blockchain digital identity enables the record check of any previous date. Government authorities can check any
previous record easily, a list of people or the entities who have executed the specific contract. The previous
property owners’ lists can easily be driven by the data-driven technology blockchain.

6. Record keeping ledger with digital identity

The government needs to handle thousands of record entries every day. Some of them are transportation records,
marriage, birth, death, notary, authorization, contracts, criminal records, financial records, credit scores and
other many issues that can be solved through a single digital identity. No need to verify the details every
time, rather just check the digital identity to verify every detail.

7. Contributing to the Smart city environment

Blockchain technology is the future technology. All sectors of Will receive an incredible technological boost
that diminishes time and cost. Some examples are unlimited banking transactions, parking facilities, water
facilities, transportation facilities, electricity facilities, quick insurance, healthcare records associated
with digital identity, and educating the children more smartly. Blockchain technology can enable all these
facilities with digital identity systems. Many advanced countries have already accepted the technology and
developed the systems based on it which contribute seamless functionalities.

8. Self-sovereign identity

Blockchain technology enables self-sovereign identity; it is a digital movement that recognizes the individuals
who own and control their identities without intermediate authorities. It is a decentralised system where crypto
wallets are managing the credentials. Today many companies are already utilizing the SSL system for the identity
management system of the staff members. Companies and machines can interact safely with the Internet of things
based on Artificial Intelligence.

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In terms of implementation, the government can adopt this technology for the betterment of society. Up to some
extent, it can fulfil the requirements of people like managing tasks, speed, transparency, security, peer to peer
contracts, digital identity. However, it has some flaws regarding the full acceptance of technology as people are
not aware or maybe they don’t want to participate in the new technology and leave the comfortable traditional one.

Gradually the government should participate and inspire the small and medium companies to develop such systems in
their organizations.

Let’s make digital identities together!