Research Article
Digital Identity Frameworks: A Review
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-031-81570-6_1, author={Sthembile Ntshangase and Samuel Lefophane and Tanita Singano and Daniel Shadung and Nthabiseng Mokoena and Sthembile Mthethwa}, title={Digital Identity Frameworks: A Review}, proceedings={Towards new e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries. 15th International Conference, AFRICOMM 2023, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, November 23--25, 2023, Proceedings, Part I}, proceedings_a={AFRICOMM}, year={2025}, month={2}, keywords={Digital Identity Governance Frameworks Security Trust Privacy}, doi={10.1007/978-3-031-81570-6_1} }- Sthembile Ntshangase
Samuel Lefophane
Tanita Singano
Daniel Shadung
Nthabiseng Mokoena
Sthembile Mthethwa
Year: 2025
Digital Identity Frameworks: A Review
AFRICOMM
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-81570-6_1
Abstract
Government organisations from various countries worldwide including the South African government, are working towards employing digital identity to solve identity challenges such as, identity theft, individuals lacking identity etc. The use of digital identity has demonstrated promising outcomes to overcome these challenges while maintaining security and privacy of individuals. However, it is crucial to use appropriate governance frameworks to ensure proper handling and issuance of digital identities. Hence, this paper presents a review conducted to determine and understand various frameworks that have been proposed and implemented by other countries. This review contributes by guiding South African organisations, researchers, and decision makers towards understanding which frameworks are currently being used and which framework/s can be considered when developing a South African based governance framework that will ensure interoperability in digital identity systems.
