Simply put, a digital identity is data on an individual, an organization or even an electronic device that can be found online. The data exists as a file that contains personally identifiable information on the person or party. It can then be assigned to a unique ID or to the persons IP address. Often, the digital identities of people are linked with their national IDs.The goal of digital identity verification   is to confirm that the person providing personally identifiable data is the owner of the information. The process of digital identity verification implies a validation of the user by his or her identifying characteristics.There are different methods of digital identity verification, and services may use a combination of such to enhance their security. Here are some of the most common ways to verify users identities online.