Posts Tagged ‘National Internet ID’

A National Internet ID? The U.S. Commerce Department Responds [INTERVIEW]

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Our earlier post on the Obama administration’s plans to promote an enhanced Internet identity system led, in part, with the headline, “When announced…the details were vague and opinions were split.”

And confusion and split opinions were certainly what we heard in the flood of comments following the post. We took your concerns, questions and comments to the U.S. Commerce Department, the federal agency authorized to oversee the administration’s efforts in this area, for an in-depth interview with Ari Schwartz, senior advisor for Internet policy at the department.

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What Would A National Internet ID Mean for You

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When the White House announced plans to create an Internet ID for all Americans, the details were vague and opinions were split.

“Let’s be clear: We’re not talking about a national ID card. We’re not talking about a government-controlled system,” U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said in announcing the effort, aimed at enhancing security and minimizing the need for citizens to remember multiple passwords online.

So what then, exactly, is the administration talking about, and what does it mean for you? We take a closer look.

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