Digital identity systems are increasingly used to access online services in areas such as healthcare, banking, education, and e-government. While these systems improve convenience and accessibility, they also raise significant security and privacy concerns, including identity theft, unauthorized data disclosure, user tracking, and large-scale data breaches. Emerging technologies such as decentralized identities, verifiable credentials, and privacy-preserving authentication mechanisms have been proposed to address these challenges by giving users greater control over their personal information.

This project will investigate the security and privacy risks associated with modern digital identity systems and evaluate techniques for protecting sensitive user data during identity verification and authentication. The research will involve reviewing existing identity management frameworks, analysing potential threats and vulnerabilities, and exploring privacy-enhancing technologies. The outcome of the project will be a comprehensive assessment of current approaches and recommendations for designing secure, privacy-preserving digital identity solutions that balance usability, trust, and regulatory requirements.