Entity

Status:

Definition

1. A named thing that exists, e.g., a person, organization, device, software application or service.
2. Any organization providing or using identity services. Also known as a Digital Entity.

Notes

An entity may have an identifier that can be verified.

Example: Entities include individuals and organizations as well as devices and logical artifacts such as data and software. The term Non Person Entity (NPE) can refer to organizations as well as devices, software components (application, operating system or firmware) or services (web sites, validation services, etc.)

Sources

N/A

Status

1. MC Approved
   
2. BFR Approved
   

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