In a nutshell, ORCID is the most universal ID when compared with other unique author ID systems (i.e., ResearcherID and Scopus Author Identifier). It has been integrated with many major publishers including Thomson-Reuters and Elsevier as well as in NIH's SciENcv biosketch tool.
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ORCID records hold non-sensitive information such as name, email, organization and research activities. ORCID understands the fundamental need for individuals to control how their data are shared, and provides tools to manage data privacy. ORCID takes steps to protect your information, consistent with the principles set forth in their Privacy Policy, which are intended to comply with the Safe Harbor Principles issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
The University of Arkansas Libraries is a member organization of ORCID
See the ORCID Support site for help with other features of ORCID.