Would it be better to keep your personal data in one place, rather than entering it into hundreds of websites?
"From the beginning, I always meant for the web to be a platform for creativity and collaboration," says Sir Tim Berners-Lee,
Called a Personal Online Data Store, or Pod, it gives users control over their data, and the freedom to combine it or share it between applications. Athumi's first Solid project launched last year in collaboration with recruitment company Randstad, prior to a rollout with other recruitment firms. During 2024, Athumi plans to scale this application to 30,000 users.The application solves a common problem for job applicants in Belgium. They often have to submit copies of their diplomas, typically as photocopies by mail. Sometimes people struggle to find their certificates and getting replacements causes delay and costs money.
Athumi is also working with several media companies to create shared user profiles that span streaming services, so viewers can get better personalised services. "That database is a high value target. will put months of work in to get that database. When the data value exists only in your pod, it is like the difference in the kind of attack one would get on a bank versus you getting mugged on the street. You're not going to get a team of people following you around for three months to nick your wallet," he says.
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