She did not want to be known only as the wife of her husband. She insisted on having her own 'identity'. [=on being known for her own qualities, achievements, etc.]
The face of the witness was hidden in order to protect her 'identity'. [=to keep her name from being known]
He has a strong sense of personal 'identity'. [=a strong feeling about exactly the kind of person he is]
(..) Ogien Tarpon, my companion. - Damn! - You know best. OK. It wasn't so easy. Here's the identity, driving license, false documents in the name of Serge Patrick Bondeau. That Bondeau should arrive in the "Green Hill" today for a five-day treatment. (..)1981 To Kill a Cop
(..) Can't hide anything from you. We have collected a small collection. Yes it's really nice. Here... Identity in the name of Constantini Lionel born in Moulins, March . Registration certificate, driving license. The Boudriard Institute lacks virtues. What's this all about? (..)1981 To Kill a Cop