1: Identity Ecosystem Framework

Develop a comprehensive Identity Ecosystem Framework.

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The Identity Ecosystem Framework guides the development of individual Trust Frameworks within the Identity Ecosystem. The Identity Ecosystem Framework will enable policy development and creation of robust practices for identity assurance across the Nation. The Identity Ecosystem Framework will also be flexible enough to accommodate the differing needs of the various participants in the Identity Ecosystem. The Identity Ecosystem Framework should address the following barriers in the current environment: · Service providers base their current authentication processes and requirements on individual business uses rather than a commonly understood notion of the risk associated with a transaction. · There is an absence of a common framework to help establish trusted identities among participants in a broad, diverse landscape of online transactions. · Existing standards do not drive sufficient interoperability across service providers. · Concerns regarding liability for providing identity, credential, and attribute-related services have prevented development of the Identity Ecosystem.

Objective(s):

1.1: Identification and Authentication Standards

1.2: Participant Responsibilities

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