Summary

This chapter looked at the difficulties and obstacles of acquiring informed permission in a variety of settings, including data privacy, digital identity, and humanitarian organizations. It highlighted the significance of user-centered design, transparent data processing protocols, and ongoing consent withdrawal choices in order to improve informed consent. The chapter also covered how new technologies, such as big data and the IoT, affect getting informed permission, as well as the legal and regulatory frameworks that regulate consent requirements, including the GDPR. It also emphasized the need for clear and user-friendly permission methods, as well as the possible penalties for non-compliance, including significant fines under the GDPR. In the next chapter, we will take an in-depth look at the security perspective of identity and access management systems.