A mixed methods exploration of the motivations for, and impact of, Digital Identity Concealment

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The internet was built without an essential identity later. This anonymity makes it difficult to optimise digital services and enables an array of cybercrimes. To counter this, an increasing number of services as users to digitally verify their identity before authorising access. At the same time, our hyperconnected society is experiencing a crisis of trust. Whether for nefarious or innocent purposes, some people will circumvent digital identity verification. This research is motivated by the desire to understand the motivations for, techniques used, and impact of such behaviour.