Distributed Attributes for a Resilient Identity Ecosystem

Full Title

Distributed Attributes for a Resilient Identity Ecosystem - DARIE

This is a current plan based on the original proposed charter.

Purpose

This plan supports the adoption of the IDEF Registry by enabling a wide range of identifiers and distributed sources of user attributes. The goal is a resilient identity ecosystem where users have choices and protections for their private information. The specific goals are:

1. User have the choice to pick identifiers that they want, either under their own control or under centralized control.
2. Relying Parties can get the level of assurance that they need for authentication the user's identifiers.
3. The identity ecosystem will be resilient to any innovations or disruptions caused by technology or regulatory changes.
4. Trust service providers will offer their services to users with an accessible and convenient user experience.
5. Domain specific profiles will be encourage to enable a range of both vertical industries and horizontal user groupings.
6. Proportion of adoption of the IDEF registry by maintaining the current registry an proposing changes to the IDEF guidelines when the need arises.