Secours Functions-Features

 

• • Self-Sovereign Identity – Digital Trust begins with Identity.

• • Guardianship ID – Who is the Guardian of that child’s digital identity?

• • Secours & Microsoft partner to deliver Self-Sovereign Identity.

If in the digital age, data is your power, this empowerment begins with Self-Sovereign Identity because digital trust begins with the questions; who are you, are you who you say you are, and what validated claims do you have with that identity? This way you know who is talking to your children.

In 2020 Secours, Microsoft and others were founding members of the Trust Over IP Foundation.

The goal of the foundation is digital transformation. For that to succeed fully it requires cryptographic trust at the machine layer and human trust at the business, legal, and social layers. This goal is manifested within the Secours ecosystem.

The Why

In today’s digital age, our children are more connected than ever. They use apps for learning, socializing, and entertainment, often without realizing the extent to which their personal data is being collected, stored, and sometimes exploited.

The Problem with Centralized Data

Most of the platforms our kids use operate on centralized data systems. This means their personal information—names, addresses, school details, browsing habits, and more—is stored in large databases managed by companies. These centralized systems are prime targets for hackers, leading to data breaches that expose sensitive information. Moreover, the companies themselves often use this data for targeted advertising, creating profiles that track our children’s behavior across the internet.

The Risks

When children’s data is not adequately protected:

 

• • Identity Theft:

• • According to Javelin Strategy & Research, over 1 million children were victims of identity theft in 2020, with total losses reaching $2.6 billion.

• • A report from Experian in 2018 indicated that children are 51 times more likely to become victims of identity theft than adults

• • Inappropriate Content Exposure:

• • A study by the Crimes Against Children Research Center found that 13% of children aged 10 to 17 received unwanted sexual solicitations online.

• • The FBI estimates that at any given time, there are approximately 750,000 predators online seeking to exploit children.

• • Predatory Behavior: Online predators may use personal information to build trust and manipulate young users.

• • The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) reported a 98% increase in reports of online enticement, including sextortion, from 2019 to 2020.

The Solution: Secours/Sara Decentralized Ecosystem and Self-Sovereign Identity

To protect our children’s data, we need to shift to decentralized ecosystems that prioritize privacy and security, utilizing governance tools, such as self-sovereign identity (SSI) and data consent protocols.

What is Self-Sovereign Identity?

Self-sovereign identity empowers individuals to own and control their personal information. Instead of storing data in a central database, SSI allows data to be stored locally on the individual’s device and only shared with trusted parties when necessary. This gives parents and children complete control over who has access to their information.

How Data Consent Protocols Work

Data consent protocols ensure that any sharing of personal data is done with explicit permission, and a receipt of this consent which is stored in a Trust Registry. These protocols provide clear terms on how data will be used, who will have access to it, and for how long. This transparency is crucial for maintaining trust and security, and new laws and regulations are requiring it.

Benefits of a Decentralized Ecosystem

 

• • Enhanced Security: By eliminating central points of vulnerability, decentralized systems make it harder for hackers to access large amounts of data.

• • Parental Control: Parents can manage and monitor what information their children share and with whom.

• • Privacy Preservation: Personal data is not used for advertising or profiling, protecting children from unwanted tracking and exposure.

A New Level of Security and Peace of Mind

Adopting the Secours/Sara decentralized ecosystem with self-sovereign identity and data consent protocols offers a new level of security for our children. It’s time to embrace these innovative solutions to protect the most vulnerable members of our society and ensure a safer online experience for our children.

By making this shift, we set a new standard for privacy and security in the digital age. Let’s work together to create a safer, more secure internet for the next generation. Join us, and invest in Secours.ai.