The focus of the competition is on “How can digital identification systems in developing countries be better designed or adapted to protect people’s privacy and empower them with greater control over their personal data?”
The Challenge seeks creative ideas and innovative solutions to promote ‘privacy by design’ and provide people with greater control over their personal data through features that can be embedded into digital identification systems, such as:
- Providing greater oversight and control of personal data: Solutions that enable individuals to inspect, update and correct personal data; provide transparency regarding who has accessed their data and for what purpose; and the ability to seek redress for unauthorized use.
- Preventing the misuse of personal data: Solutions that can help protect an individual’s personal data from misuse or unintended disclosure, such as through minimizing, hiding, compartmentalizing personal data, tamper proof logs, or other means.
WORTH
Finalists will be invited to a high-level event in Washington, D.C. to present their solutions in front of distinguished judges. A total of US$100,000 in cash prizes is available with a top prize of US$50,000.
ELIGIBILITY
- Open to academics, entrepreneurs, scientists, technologists, and engaged citizens;
- ID4D considers solutions at all stages of development:
- Idea: A plan or concept by an individual or organization.
- Prototype: An individual or organization building and testing a product, service, or model.
- Pilot: An individual or organization deploying a tested product, service, or model in at least one location.
- Growth: An individual or organization with an established product, service or model rolled out, which is poised for further growth in multiple locations.
- Scale: An individual or organization working in several locations and that is looking to scale significantly, focusing on increased efficiency.
DEADLINE: February 24 2019
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