Research published in the International Journal of Web-Based Communities has looked at how digital identity might be governed online, specifically in the so-called metaverse. The study found that current frameworks for digital identity are ill-equipped for emerging immersive online environments, which sit under the umbrella term “metaverse.” The work argues that regulators must move from a privacy-focused approach to one that is broader and rights-based.
Current privacy frameworks fall short for governing identity in immersive online worlds
