The world is digital. Our identity, connections and careers are increasingly managed online. Yet, for decades, our most important achievements have been stuck in the past. We have relied on paper documents and PDF copies, physical documents that are difficult to manage, expensive to replace, and dangerously easy to forge. It’s high time for an … Read more
In our digital world, proof is everything. For centuries, a paper document was the gold standard for proof of achievement. But paper certificates are fragile. They can be lost or damaged. Worse, they can be forged with alarming ease. This creates a huge problem for education and training organizations that rely on the integrity of … Read more
Blockchain is THE technology of the future for data processing, storage and traceability. This solution is increasingly used by stakeholders in finance, the insurance sector, law, etc. But what about blockchain when processing personal data? Is it compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? Is personal data stored in blockchain safe and protected, and what … Read more
While one in four recruiters demands to see the original degrees, academic document fraud is on a disturbing rise, bringing with it a twofold risk: to the institutional brand of higher education establishments and to recruitment errors. According to a study by the Florian Mantione Institut, 75% of resumes turn out to be misleading, and … Read more
The Growing Importance of Decentralized Digital Identities As we do more and more on the internet, including sensitive operations, such as managing bank accounts, making payments, filing tax returns, requesting identity documents, and even voting, the question of an independently verifiable digital identity is ever more pressing. Decentralized IDentifiers (DIDs) are a digital identity system … Read more
In the recruitment process, nearly one in three applicants declares false information on their CV. In addition to lying about skills and work experience, it is not uncommon for candidates to present counterfeit academic certificates. To protect academic qualifications from forgery and tampering, verifiable diploma certificates or credentials can be generated and recorded on a … Read more