OAuth

Decentralized Identity (DID) represents a paradigm shift in digital identity, empowering users to control their identity data without relying on centralized authorities. But how does this emerging concept fit with OAuth, the dominant authorization framework used today? What is Decentralized Identity (DID)? DID enables identity holders to create and manage their digital identifiers independently, often leveraging blockchain or distributed ledger technologies. Unlike traditional identities stored on centralized servers, DID provides: ...

The healthcare industry faces strict regulatory requirements to protect patient data privacy and security. OAuth 2.0 has become a critical framework enabling secure, standardized access delegation for healthcare applications, but how does OAuth align with HIPAA and other healthcare compliance mandates? Understanding HIPAA and Its Security Requirements HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) mandates safeguards for Protected Health Information (PHI), emphasizing: Access control and authentication Audit logging and monitoring Data integrity and confidentiality Why OAuth Matters in Healthcare OAuth provides a secure method for patients and healthcare providers to authorize apps and services to access sensitive data without sharing passwords. Key benefits include: ...