Mydex and the UK government’s new midata policy
The British government today announced that dozens of major UK businesses will start to give structured customer records back to individuals. Earlier this week it announced more details of its ID assurance plans, based on third-party verification services for identity and other claims made in online transactions.
These policies put in place two essential conditions for restoring control over personal data to the individual: the ability to acquire and deploy proof of claims online, and the ability to acquire personal data and records. Mydex is listed in the announcement as one of the major companies supporting midata alongside established names including Google, Lloyds Bank, Visa and Mastercard. Mydex’ role is to provide the missing link: a secure place for the individual to control and from which they can share their data, so individuals gain convenience, utility and the ability to realise the value of their personal data.
The BIS data giveback policy – midata – announcement is here, with mention of Mydex,. See also eg BBC news piece here.
