Each data carries with it a form of encryption prohibiting use without verification. Furthermore, access may be revoked so that originators can secure data against previously verified use. Even if the data travels outside of an encrypted system, it is protected.
To provide a general understanding of what “data passports” could refer to in that context:
- Data Transfer Mechanisms: It might relate to mechanisms or agreements that allow the lawful transfer of personal data between countries, particularly in the context of data protection regulations like the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These mechanisms can include Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), which are sometimes informally referred to as “data passports” because they facilitate the transfer of data across borders while ensuring data protection compliance.
- Digital Identity: In some contexts, “data passports” could refer to a digital identity or a secure digital document that contains an individual’s personal information, used for verification or authentication purposes in various online transactions.
- Blockchain and Decentralized Identity: With the emergence of blockchain technology and decentralized identity systems, “data passports” might also refer to digital credentials or verifiable claims stored on a blockchain that individuals can use to prove their identity and share specific data with others while maintaining control over their personal information.
