Providing and Internet-based database for the identification of an individual and information related to such person (through digital identification systems and methods wherein a scannable article, such as a bracelet, a band or a dog tag, may include a scannable code, such as a QR code, which is unique to each user), including, but not limited to, medical records; membership access; health care directives; organ donation instructions; security for schools; insurance information (life, health and automobile and/or other insurance information); affiliations; access to Internet based accounts; security and access for employment and other facilities; security alarm setting and disengagement; access to buildings; home and business security systems identification and access; government programs; FEMA coordination and identification; medical records sharing; GPS or other tracking; government functions; passport functions; voter identification; driver's license and records identification; toll roads; parking meter account identification and usage; casino account identification and usage; business security; password storage, identification and use; airline check-in and boarding; airport security/check-in