Lack of Digital Estate Standards Poses Posthumous Deepfake Fraud Risks
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The OpenID Foundation warns of systemic gaps in handling digital accounts of the deceased, which could lead to fraud and exploitation. The absence of global standards for managing devices, email, social media, cryptocurrency, and other accounts after death could be exploited using AI deepfakes for manipulation, disinformation, or profit. The report calls for a coordinated framework to ensure proper access and protection of digital assets post-mortem.
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04.03.2026 12:45 1 articles · 2h ago
OpenID Foundation Warns of Posthumous Deepfake Fraud Risks
The OpenID Foundation released a report calling for a new framework to address the lack of global standards in managing digital accounts of the deceased. The report warns of the growing risk of deepfakes being used to exploit these accounts for manipulation, disinformation, or profit. It also highlights the need for coordinated action from policymakers, tech platforms, and standards bodies to prevent such abuses.
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- Calls for Global Digital Estate Standard as Posthumous Deepfake Fraud Risk Grows — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 04.03.2026 12:45
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The OpenID Foundation released a report highlighting the lack of global standards for managing digital accounts of the deceased.
First reported: 04.03.2026 12:451 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Calls for Global Digital Estate Standard as Posthumous Deepfake Fraud Risk Grows — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 04.03.2026 12:45
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No consistent global standards exist to ensure accessibility and protection of digital accounts after the owner's death.
First reported: 04.03.2026 12:451 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Calls for Global Digital Estate Standard as Posthumous Deepfake Fraud Risk Grows — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 04.03.2026 12:45
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Deepfakes could be used to simulate deceased account holders for manipulation, disinformation, or profit.
First reported: 04.03.2026 12:451 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Calls for Global Digital Estate Standard as Posthumous Deepfake Fraud Risk Grows — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 04.03.2026 12:45
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Impersonation tactics could target surviving relatives or friends using the deceased as 'bait' in social engineering attacks or scams.
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- Calls for Global Digital Estate Standard as Posthumous Deepfake Fraud Risk Grows — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 04.03.2026 12:45
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Personal data loses protection under GDPR and CCPA after an individual's death, potentially opening the door to abuse.
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- Calls for Global Digital Estate Standard as Posthumous Deepfake Fraud Risk Grows — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 04.03.2026 12:45
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The OpenID Foundation calls for coordinated action from policymakers, tech platforms, and standards bodies.
First reported: 04.03.2026 12:451 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Calls for Global Digital Estate Standard as Posthumous Deepfake Fraud Risk Grows — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 04.03.2026 12:45