2. Digital identity protection using blockchain for academic qualification certificates
Leo Mršić, Goran Fijačko, Mislav Balković · 2019
Although it was always an important issue, digital era increases the importance of both questions "what identity is" and "why is important to manage and protect one."There are many views and definitions of digital identity in the literature; however, this chapter explains the identity related to the identification of an individual, his/her qualification, and his/her status in society.Using modern approach, this chapter focuses on the academic qualification of an individual where blockchain is presented as an efficient concept for publishing, storing, and verifying educational certificates/diplomas.Motivation for this research came from lack of practical applications of blockchain and importance of EDU certificate transparency and challenges in their sharing (policy issues, national standard, etc.).By having easy to apply and understand guidelines, it is easier for wider audience to accept and use/reuse sometimes complex digital concepts as part of their solutions and business processes.As part of institution research lab, explained approach and proof of concept solution was developed in Algebra University College.