The document discusses the concept of the "Digital Self" and how an individual's online identity and digital footprint is composed of various components such as passwords, social connections, user-generated content, and more. It proposes that individuals ("Consumers") should own all rights to their Digital Self and control who can access what portions of their identity and data through an API, allowing them to reward brands with access to better customize experiences while also being rewarded. The Digital Self would be portable, stored securely, and could be filtered to only surface relevant data.