Description
The main problem with the conflict between online anonymity and accountability is that, although anonymity promotes privacy and free speech, it also makes harmful behaviors like trolling and scams possible. In order to understand how mandatory identification policies, like requiring government IDs or facial scans for site access, affect this balance, this study will review previous research. Privacy and security risks will be a major focus because private businesses collect extremely sensitive data, increasing the risk of data breaches, long-term identity theft, and user tracking. In order to make fair policy decisions, a survey will also be carried out to find out how the public feels about these intrusive verification techniques.
Author
Gabrielle Olds
(Hampton University)