The blockchain technology-powered platform will enable issuance and verification of tamper-proof, self-verifiable digital credentials to allow faster, simpler, and secure sharing of private information online

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Wipro announces launch of DICE ID. (Credit: Rameshng/Wikimedia Commons)

Wipro Lab45, the innovation lab of Indian IT firm Wipro, has introduced a blockchain technology-powered platform dubbed decentralised identity and credential exchange (DICE) ID to give users control over their personal data.

The platform will enable the issuance and verification of tamper-proof, self-verifiable digital credentials to allow faster, simpler, and secure sharing of private information online.

The DICE ID will store verified personal data from certified issuers in an identity wallet owned by the user.

According to the Indian firm, all data is encrypted and embedded and can only be received by the user’s personal identification wallet.

The digital wallet can be utilised for sharing identity or credentials for various purposes including healthcare or financial services providers, current or potential employers, or educational institutions.

All users are allowed to choose how much and what kind of information they want to share in digital settings.

Wipro chief technology officer Subha Tatavarti said: “DICE ID leverages the core tenets of blockchain technology to transform the way consumers manage their online identities.

“Current online identification relies on the use of single sign-on services, requiring users to share personal data with multiple third-parties. DICE ID gives the power back to the individual, making it easier and safer than ever to manage sharing of personal data on digital platforms.

“We believe decentralised identity and verifiable credentials technology will become a game-changer resulting in a metamorphosis of the identity space. And we are thrilled to be at the forefront of this innovative technology.”

The DICE ID uses World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) verifiable credential open data model. This makes credentials machine-readable and interoperable, while also permitting secure exchange between ecosystem participants.

Wipro stated that the platform has been piloted by select customers since September 2022 and has been deployed in several ways, especially for credential verification for talent or crowd sourcing purposes.