Definition ∞ Customer identification is the process of verifying the identity of individuals or entities engaging in financial transactions. This procedure, a key component of Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols, involves collecting and confirming personal data such as names, addresses, and government-issued identification. Its aim is to prevent fraud and illicit financial activities.
Context ∞ In the digital asset sector, robust customer identification practices are essential for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to meet anti-money laundering (AML) obligations. The challenge lies in balancing user privacy with regulatory demands for transparency, especially in decentralized environments. Ongoing discussions focus on developing effective and scalable identification solutions for a global digital economy.
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