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Inside Kantara: October Updates & Insights
by Kantara Initiative 29 Oct '26

29 Oct '26

A Message from Our Executive Director Dear Supporter, The digital identity landscape continues to evolve, bringing new opportunities and challenges for our community. From developments in the UK's digital verification framework to emerging research on identity risks and biometric security, Kantara's work remains closely connected to the issues shaping our industry. This month, we're highlighting the contributions of our members, sharing new resources from our Identity Insights series, and inviting the community to help shape an important new discussion on injection attack detection. We're also looking ahead to upcoming opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and advance our shared work. Thank you to our members and partners for continuing to contribute their expertise to Kantara's mission. Regards, Kay Chopard Executive Director KANTARA COMMUNITY UPDATES UK Digital Identity Policy: Key Takeaways from Our Board Briefing At a recent meeting of Kantara's Board of Directors, John Peart, Chief Executive of the Office for Digital Identities and Attributes (OfDIA), joined as a special guest to share his perspective on the evolving UK digital identity landscape. Several themes emerged with direct relevance to Kantara's work. The UK now has a statutory trust framework and register for digital verification services: providers must appear on this register to be used in certain use cases, including digital Right to Work and Right to Rent checks (effective October 1) and digital proof of age for alcohol. Alongside this, the previous government-led approach to a national digital ID has been set aside; government will continue to support a voluntary, ecosystem model based on the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, a meaningful policy shift that opens space for certified and registered commercial providers. Looking further ahead, OfDIA will also develop proposals for its permanent institutional home, as committed to in the government’s response to the 2021 consultation on digital identities and attributes. This is intended to provide long-term stability and market confidence. The UK is also exploring minimum quality floors for biometric testing. There are three areas where Kantara is well-placed to contribute: promoting consistency across frameworks and use cases, bringing testing into the assurance picture for DVSTF, and thinking through what OfDIA's future role in developing the market could hopefully be. Welcome to Kantara, Venn Factory! We're pleased to welcome Venn Factory as a Kantara corporate member! Eve Maler, a longtime Kantara member and Board member, has expanded her involvement by bringing Venn Factory into the organization as a corporate member. Eve has been connected to Kantara since its founding and helped launch User Managed Access (UMA) as the organization's first Work Group. As Eve explains: > “Kantara gives organizations a way to prove they deserve the trust they ask for; it also gives hard technical problems a place to get solved. I’ve seen both since advising on its founding and launching UMA as its first Work Group. Helping identity leaders show their work is what I do at Venn Factory, and I’m looking forward to doing more of it alongside Kantara’s other members.” We're grateful for Eve's longstanding contributions and excited to have Venn Factory participating in Kantara's corporate membership community. Interested in becoming a member? Learn more at [Kantara Membership](https://kantarainitiative.org/memberships/). Identity Insights: New DIRU & AIRU Interviews Now Available Kantara Initiative’s first ever Identity Insights interviews are now live! Join Gracie Liberman, Marketing and Communications Lead at Kantara, and John Fiske, Chair of the Digital Identity Risk Discussion Group, for two conversations exploring the evolving risks facing digital identity and AI. In the first interview, John discusses the 2026 Digital Identity Risk Universe (DIRU), a resource mapping risks across the digital identity landscape, from fraudulent identity representation to mass surveillance and emerging AI-related threats. The second interview explores the Agentic Identity Risk Universe (AIRU), a companion report identifying 76 distinct risks associated with AI agents and examining how these risks differ from those affecting human digital identities. Both resources are freely available through Kantara Initiative, offering valuable insights for organizations and professionals navigating an increasingly complex identity landscape. Watch both interviews: - [Exploring the 2026 Digital Identity Risk Universe (DIRU)](https://youtu.be/hQBOowcyP6g) - [Exploring the Agentic Identity Risk Universe (AIRU)](https://youtu.be/28pnDVGRMTA) Explore the reports: - [Download the 2026 Digital Identity Risk Universe](https://kantarainitiative.org/download/the-digital-identity-risk-… - [Download the Agentic Identity Risk Universe report](https://kantarainitiative.org/download/the-digital-identity-risk-un… Watch the conversations and explore the reports to learn more about the risks shaping the future of digital identity and agentic AI. Help Shape Kantara's Next Discussion Group As biometric identity verification systems evolve, injection attacks are becoming an important area of focus for the digital identity community. Unlike attacks that attempt to fool a camera directly, injection attacks bypass the camera and introduce manipulated data, such as deepfakes or replayed videos, directly into a remote identity verification system. Understanding how these attacks work, how they can be detected, and how evaluation results should be interpreted is essential to assessing trust in identity verification. Kantara Member Paravision has proposed a new Injection Attack Discussion Group (IA DG) to bring together experts from standards organizations, evaluation laboratories, technology vendors, and public- and private-sector relying parties. The proposed group will focus on four key areas: - Establishing a shared understanding: Developing a common framework for describing injection attacks, how they occur, and where they affect identity verification processes. - Connecting standards and evaluation frameworks: Clarifying the scope and relationship of existing standards and testing approaches, including CEN/TS 18099 and ISO/IEC 25456. - Interpreting evaluation results: Exploring what different assessments demonstrate, the coverage they provide, and how organizations can use results to inform decisions. - Improving industry collaboration: Considering ways to exchange threat information and communicate findings while balancing transparency, security, and intellectual property. The proposed group aims to help bridge gaps between existing efforts, giving the industry a more consistent way to discuss injection attacks and understand the evidence used to assess detection capabilities. Who should participate? Kantara is seeking input from professionals working in digital identity, biometrics, security, standards, evaluation, privacy, and related fields. Relevant perspectives include those of identity verification providers, evaluation laboratories, standards and scheme owners, researchers, legal practitioners, and relying parties in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, and government. Participation is an opportunity to help shape the group's direction and priorities from the outset. Interested in contributing? Learn more about the proposal and express your interest [here](https://kantarainitiative.org/injection-attack-discussion-group-iadg/). Please note: The Injection Attack Discussion Group is proposed and has not yet been established. Under Kantara's current Operating Procedures, Members may participate as voting participants, while non-members may participate in a non-voting capacity. Group leadership is elected from voting participants. EVENTS Meet Kantara at Upcoming Conferences Kantara will be represented at four significant events this autumn. Identiverse Washington D.C. 2026 — Oxon Hill, MD November 9–10, 2026 · MGM National Harbor Hotel Thrilled to partner with Identiverse Washington D.C. this November! Join Maria Vachino, Assurance Program Scheme Owner of Kantara Initiative, for “Who Verifies the Verifiers? Inside Kantara’s Identity Assurance Program" and explore how identity assurance builds digital trust. Save 50% on registration with code IDVDC26-KANTARA50%. Register [here](https://events.identiverse.com/washington-dc/register?code=IDVDC26-KA…. Future Identity Festival — London, UK November 9–10, 2026 · The Brewery This dynamic identity event brings together attendees and speakers across eight content stages including dedicated tracks for fraud & fincrime and IAM. This year's agenda spans the challenges shaping the field right now: from scaling digital ID wallets from pilot to production to governing the explosion of non-human and machine identities. Kantara is proud to be an industry partner for this year's event. Come find us! State-Endorsed Digital Identity (SEDI) Summit — Park City, Utah November 17–19, 2026 · Grand Summit Hotel Kantara Initiative is excited to participate in this year's SEDI Summit, bringing together state leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to explore the future of privacy-first digital identity. Kantara's Executive Director will be presenting on a panel titled "Trusted Identity Scale" speaking on Kantara's assurance program and why it matters. Annual General Membership Meeting 2026 — Virtual December 15, 2026 · 10:00-11:30 am EST Kantara members are invited to join the upcoming Annual General Membership Meeting, an opportunity to connect with fellow members, share updates from across the community, and discuss Work Group and Discussion Group achievements and ongoing initiatives. The meeting will provide an opportunity to reflect on the community's progress and look ahead to the work still to come. Please make plans to attend and register in advance [here](https://kantarainitiative.org/agm/). Find us at all four events. To get in touch, contact us [here.](https://kantarainitiative.org/contact-us/) MEMBERSHIP Will you join the Kantara Initiative in 2026? The Kantara Initiative advances innovation through the strength of its growing membership, expanded conformity assessment programs, and commitment to quality and excellence in its staff and program offerings. Membership in the Kantara Initiative provides chances to participate in profile-raising activities and achieve recognition in the organization's outputs, including conference and media presentations, leadership in work groups, and other leadership opportunities. Through our many Work and Discussion Groups, events, and reports, members have the opportunity to advance their own work in emerging areas. We strive to advance the trustworthy use of identity assurance and personal data in the market through the expertise, efforts, and vision of our groups. Membership offers an unparalleled opportunity to amplify your visibility within the industry, among relying parties, decision-makers, and policy leaders. Your contributions solve problems and build confidence in identity solutions across industries. Come join us! Sign up for membership in the Kantara Initiative [here](https://kantarainitiative.org/memberships/membership-fees/).

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ACTION REQUIRED - LC eBallot to approve the Biometric Data Injection Attack DG Proposal
by Amanda Gay 29 Oct '26

29 Oct '26

Good morning all: The eBallot to Approve the Biometric Data Injection Attack Discussion Group Proposal is now open. Motion: To approve the Biometric Data Injection Attack Discussion Group Proposal Wiki Record <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/2314797057/29+October+20…> Vote here: eBallot <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YCR6FCW> *Reminders:* *Eligible Votes: 5WGs A simple majority is required to pass. Duplicate votes will be removed.* *Discussion Groups are not permitted to vote in eBallots.* Open: Thursday, October 29, 2026 8 AM ET Close: Thursday, November 5, 2026 8 AM ET Please reach out with any questions or concerns! Best, -A -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 301 284-0665 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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LC Socialization/Review Requested - ANCR TS-27560 Notice Record Extension (prep for Public Comment Period)
by Amanda Gay 27 Oct '26

27 Oct '26

Good afternoon all: ANCR has submitted a document for review in preparation for opening a Public Comment Period (standard process for Kantara Recommendations). Please review and provide comments (content only) directly to Sal (cc'ed above). We aim to open the Public Comment period in the latter half of next week. Sal is also open to presenting at your next Group call - Please reach out to him directly to make arrangements! Thanks for your continued hard work and support of Kantara Initiative Groups! Best, -Amanda -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 301 284-0665 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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NOTICE - Save the Date: Annual General Membership Meeting
by Kantara Initiative 22 Oct '26

22 Oct '26

[https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/unsubscribe/?reset=1&jid=7… [View in your browser](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/view/?reset=1&id=… Notice of Annual General Membership Meeting This email serves as notice that the Kantara Initiative Annual General Membership Meeting (AGM) will take place on December 15, and we invite our Members to join us. The AGM is a chance to connect with fellow Members and hear about the accomplishments and ongoing initiatives of Kantara’s Groups. - Date: December 15 - Time: 10:00-11:30 AM ET - Attendance: Members only Register for the AGM [here](https://kantarainitiative.org/agm/). Next Steps & Contact: - Members: Please mark your calendar and register at the link above. - General Inquiries: Need help registering or confirming your membership status? Please [contact us](https://kantarainitiative.org/contact-us/).

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Leadership Council Meeting, October 20, 2026
by Amanda Gay 15 Oct '26

15 Oct '26

Good afternoon all: The full LC will meet next Tuesday, October 20, at 10AM. Zoom details: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94897867446?pwd=YSsxdjZLMzFmUmhNd2NBMnlwbEZHZz09 <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94897867446?pwd%3DYS…> Meeting ID: 948 9786 7446 Passcode: 539355 An agenda is available here <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/2268004355/2026-10-20+LC…>. Please reach out with any additions! I'm also attaching a DG proposal from Paravision for review. We look forward to seeing everyone! Best, -Amanda -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 301 284-0665 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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Invitation to ANCR WG Intro & Interop Call starting October 14th, 11 am eastern
by Mark Lizar 08 Oct '26

08 Oct '26

Dear all, (LC cc'd pls share with your groups) Please join us next Wednesday, 14 October, at 11:00 am 12:00 Eastern, for the first ANCR WG call on the Digital ID consent specification: the ANCR TS 27560 Extension, Release 1. Join information on ANCR WG page <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/WA/overview?homepageId=2916356> link: [Zoom Link <https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87282263538?pwd=K0RwY1g1b3pKeHdBcXpjeExVZUFpQT09> ] This call introduces co-regulating digital id for cross-border data transfers, digital-id interoperability and AI governance with standard machine readable transparency (aka notice records and consent notice receipts.) There has been incredible progress this year in the notice + consent receipt space. The ANCR TS Extension is WG approved as Release 1, and has been contributed to ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27/WG 5 under PWI 26689. This is accompanied by a new ISO standard proposal for standardising Transparency, approved in ISOIEC JTCI/SC 44/WG 1 - Consumer Protection with privacy by design. Both efforts now super charged with the support of the Council of Europe , Convention 108 Treaty Secretariat. This set of standards activity, is on the agenda at the next CoE plenary November 18-20, which potentially opens a global market for Kantara initiative efforts, through a common Digital-Id - Internet Transparency Code of Practice as a international transfer tool, to facilitate model contractual clauses and personal data transfers. Thus this call is framed to invite those interested in seeing how this specification might help you implement or make interoperable Kantara Initiative specifications and protocols in this larger governance framework context which impacts digital-id. Below is a table of potential relationships in which the ANCR ISO Extension relates to Kantara efforts. The underlying topic is moving more directly to multi-modal modes of data control authority management made possible with a machine readable notice and consent record standard defined according to internationally (soon to be) enforceable treaty. All are welcome, including those new to the work and interested in data control centric technical topics. Kind regards, Mark Lizar *Group* *Type* *Focus* *ANCR Ext Interop* *Anchored Notice & Consent Receipts (ANCR)* Work group Consent receipts and notice records Home of the Extension (Release 1 <https://github.com/KantaraInitiative/ancr-wg/blob/e31e3cc09dea65fadba49dfcc…> ) *User-Managed Access (UMA)* Work group Protocols for people to control access to their data A notice and consent receipt anchors a UMA grant the person can withdraw *Blinding Identity Taxonomy (BIT)* Discussion group Taxonomy of identifying and quasi-identifying data; BIT 2.0 in progress The receipt records which identifiers are linked and which stay blinded *Privacy Enhancing Mobile Credentials (PEMC)* Work group Privacy-protecting mobile credentials (mobile driving licences, wallets) Notice before the credential is presented; the receipt stays with the holder (age assurance case) *Trusted Transaction Assurance* Work group Assurance for secure, reliable digital transactions The receipt and notice event log as evidence of the transaction *Digital Identity Risk Universe* Discussion group Risk and threat landscape in digital identity Notice before identification (C1) as a risk control *Resilient Identifiers for Underserved Populations* Work group Identity for people with limited access to traditional systems Non-exclusion (C7): rights by receipt, no credential needed with Controller ID Records (CIR) *Biometric Data* Discussion group Biometric data from collection to destruction, GDPR focus Notice and receipt for biometric collection, such as age estimation is our first Use Case *Shadow AI in the Workplace* Discussion group Unauthorised AI use at work AI use recorded through AI receipts and the AI Undermark

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A September to Remember with Kantara Initiative
by Kantara Initiative 30 Sep '26

30 Sep '26

A Message from Our Executive Director Dear Supporter, September has been a milestone month, both for Kantara and for the digital identity sector as a whole. I'm pleased to share two significant developments that I believe demonstrate the direction the industry is moving, and Kantara's place in it. Kantara is now the first, and currently, the only, conformity assessment body (CAB) formally accredited to certify against the UK's Digital Verification Services (DVS) trust framework v1.0 and its supplementary codes v1.1. This is a meaningful recognition of the rigour and independence we bring to conformity assessment, and it positions us well as the UK's digital identity ecosystem continues to mature under the Data (Use and Access) Act. Second, digital proof of age for alcohol sales became law in England and Wales on September 15. This is a real-world application of the frameworks our community has spent years building and a signal of what's possible when government, industry, and standards bodies work in tandem. It won't happen overnight, but the foundations are now in place. Both stories reflect something I feel every day: the work happening inside and around Kantara is not theoretical. It is shaping how people verify who they are in the real world. I'm proud of the role we play in that. Regards, Kay Chopard Executive Director NEWS FROM AROUND OUR COMMUNITY Digital Proof of Age for Alcohol Sales: Legislation Now in Force and Supporting Guidance Published As of 00:01 on Tuesday, September 15, retailers and hospitality venues across England and Wales can legally accept digital proof of age when selling alcohol, alongside existing physical ID options. The change follows the coming-into-force of the [Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2026](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/1022/made), which permits certified and registered digital verification services (DVS) to be used for age checks. More detail is available in the [official press notice](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-rules-pave-the-way-for-businesses-to-adopt-digital-proof-of-age-for-alcohol-sales). To support the rollout, OfDIA has published a suite of resources for digital verification service providers, conformity assessment bodies, and businesses, including guidance on [how individuals can use digital verification services to prove their age](https://enablingdigitalidentity.blog.gov.uk/2026/08/17/how-digital-verification-services-can-be-used-to-support-alcohol-purchases/), [how businesses can confirm a digital proof of age belongs to the person presenting it](https://enablingdigitalidentity.blog.gov.uk/2026/08/18/how-can-a-business-be-confident-that-a-digital-proof-of-age-belongs-to-the-person-presenting-it/), and [what certification requirements apply to providers offering this service](https://enablingdigitalidentity.blog.gov.uk/2026/08/19/what-are-the-certification-requirements-for-digital-verification-services-that-are-being-used-for-alcohol-purchases/). The Home Office has also issued [updated statutory guidance under section 182 of the Licensing Act](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/explanatory-memorandum-revised-guidance-issued-under-s-182-of-licensing-act-2003) to help licensing authorities apply the new rules. Importantly, adoption is voluntary: businesses can choose whether to accept digital proof of age, and customers can continue relying on physical ID if they prefer. OfDIA has acknowledged that uptake will be gradual, with many venues not yet equipped to accept digital ID, similar to the phased rollout of technologies like Chip and PIN or contactless payment. In a [LinkedIn post](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7505507715138363… marking the milestone, OfDIA's John Peart described the change as a significant step made possible by years of collaborative work between the DVS sector, government legal teams, the Home Office, and OfDIA itself. He noted the benefits of digital proof of age: speed, convenience, reduced forgery risk, and improved privacy since customers no longer need to share unrelated personal details, while cautioning that meaningful adoption will take sustained operational work across the industry. Looking ahead, OfDIA plans to publish service pattern design guidance (targeted for October) to illustrate best-practice implementation, and is working with the Department of Health and Social Care on similar digital proof-of-age provisions for age-restricted tobacco and vape products. Kantara Accredited to Certify Against UK Digital Verification Services Trust Framework v1.0 The Office for Digital Identities and Attributes (OfDIA) has confirmed that Kantara Initiative is now accredited to certify against the UK's Digital Verification Services (DVS) trust framework v1.0 and the associated v1.1 supplementary codes. The announcement, made via [OfDIA's blog on September 3](https://enablingdigitalidentity.blog.gov.uk/2026/09/03/commencing-transition-from-0-4-to-1-0/), names Kantara among the [approved conformity assessment bodies (CABs)](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/list-of-approved-conformity-assessment-bodies) authorized to certify organizations seeking to provide digital identity and verification services under the [UK DVS trust framework](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-digital-verification-services-trust-framework-1-0/uk-digital-verification-services-trust-framework-1-0-pre-release) and its [supplementary codes](https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/supplementary-codes-for-digital-verification-services). This accreditation reinforces Kantara's role as a trusted assessment body in the digital identity space, adding to its standing alongside other established trust frameworks. Organizations pursuing certification under the UK DVS trust framework v1.0 can now look to Kantara as an approved path to compliance. ANCR Work Group Advances Global Privacy and Transparency Standards The Anchored Notice and Consent Receipt Work Group (WG) member Mark Lizar, [presented the findings](https://github.com/KantaraInitiative/ancr-wg/blob/d940273013abfd1… and led the session at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) WG 5 identity management and privacy technologies 57th plenary in Kaunas, Lithuania, on Preliminary Work Item (PWI) 26689, “Gap analysis for standards on privacy notices and consent and ways to address potential gaps”. In both the presentation and the report, the [ANCR TS 27560 Extension](https://github.com/KantaraInitiative/ancr-wg/blob/main/ancr-ts-2… is proposed as a baseline for addressing critical gaps. In support of the ongoing liaison discussions between WG5 and the Council of Europe, which were also initiated by Mark, WG5 extended an informal invitation for a CoE representative to attend the plenary and PWI session. The CoE representative presented an overview of the CoE efforts, particularly related to transfer mechanisms, and model contract clauses that drive cross-jurisdictional notice and consent requirements. The CoE 108+ provides far-reaching and directly relevant notice and consent requirements leveraged in the efforts of the ANCR WG. A presentation on the ANCR WG Transparency Performance Indicators (TPIs) will take place on October 2 in New York City at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) [International Symposium on Privacy Expectations](https://ieee-isope.org/program-2026/). As part of the panel "Privacy Governance in the AI Era," ANCR WG Chair, Salvatore D'Agostino, will present “Moral and Ethical Transparency: Can a Magnifica Humanitas Overlay Make Transparency Performance Indicators a Measure of Privacy Expectation Assurance?” EVENTS Meet Kantara at Upcoming Conferences Kantara will be represented at four significant events this autumn. Identiverse Washington D.C. 2026 — Oxon Hill, MD November 9–10, 2026 · MGM National Harbor Hotel Thrilled to partner with Identiverse Washington D.C. this November! Join Kay Chopard, Executive Director of Kantara Initiative, for “Who Verifies the Verifiers? Inside Kantara’s Identity Assurance Program" and explore how identity assurance builds digital trust. Stop by our booth in the Expo Hall to meet our team and learn how Kantara’s Identity Assurance Program can support your organization. Save 50% on registration with code IDVDC26-KANTARA50%. Register [here](https://events.identiverse.com/washington-dc/register?code=IDVDC26-KA…. Future Identity Festival — London, UK November 9–10, 2026 · The Brewery This dynamic identity event brings together attendees and speakers across eight content stages including dedicated tracks for fraud & fincrime and IAM. This year's agenda spans the challenges shaping the field right now: from scaling digital ID wallets from pilot to production to governing the explosion of non-human and machine identities. Kantara is proud to be an industry partner for this year's event. Come find us! State-Endorsed Digital Identity (SEDI) Summit — Park City, Utah November 17–19, 2026 · Westfields Marriott Kantara Initiative is excited to participate in this year's SEDI Summit, bringing together state leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to explore the future of privacy-first digital identity. Kantara Initiative is proud to support this collaborative effort to advance secure, trusted, and privacy-preserving digital identity solutions. Annual General Membership Meeting 2026 — Virtual This exclusive members-only event allows Kantara members the chance to meet directly with Kantara leadership. More information to come. Find us at all four events. To get in touch, contact us [here.](https://kantarainitiative.org/contact-us/) MEMBERSHIP Will you join the Kantara Initiative in 2026? The Kantara Initiative advances innovation through the strength of its growing membership, expanded conformity assessment programs, and commitment to quality and excellence in its staff and program offerings. Membership in the Kantara Initiative provides chances to participate in profile-raising activities and achieve recognition in the organization's outputs, including conference and media presentations, leadership in work groups, and other leadership opportunities. Through our many Work and Discussion Groups, events, and reports, members have the opportunity to advance their own work in emerging areas. We strive to advance the trustworthy use of identity assurance and personal data in the market through the expertise, efforts, and vision of our groups. Membership offers an unparalleled opportunity to amplify your visibility within the industry, among relying parties, decision-makers, and policy leaders. Your contributions solve problems and build confidence in identity solutions across industries. Come join us! Sign up for membership in the Kantara Initiative [here](https://kantarainitiative.org/memberships/membership-fees/).

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Leadership Council - Q3 Reminders, Updates, and Actions
by Amanda Gay 29 Sep '26

29 Sep '26

[image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Good afternoon all: Please review the following carefully - there is a great deal of activity in the final months of 2026. As always, please reach out with any questions/concerns! _______________________________________________________________________ 1. Standing Reminders: 1. Leadership Expectations: 1. Attend LC calls (or send regrets/update) 2. Vote in eBallots (LC eBallots, and if appropriate All-Member Ballots) 3. Maintain WG Slides (see AGM Update below) 2. Review Kantara policies as needed: 1. Code of Conduct <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1055227915/Code+of+Condu…> 2. Anti-Trust <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GI/pages/1089168/Anti-Trust+Guide…> 3. Consider Kantara Membership <https://kantarainitiative.org/memberships/> to increase your involvement. Benefits include the following: 1. Organizational logo or individual name listed on Kantara’s website, and the ability to use Kantara’s logo on your website 2. Voting rights in All Member Ballots regarding Kantara Recommendations and Leadership 3. Charter and/or lead a Group *(see Operating Procedures v4.0 Action below - as of 2027 Elections, all leadership roles are expected to be filled by Members)* 4. Invitation to Annual General Membership Meeting (AGM) 5. Eligibility to serve on Kantara’s Board of Directors 2. Updates 1. Conferences: If you are attending any conferences this fall, please let us know! 2. Marketing: Gracie is continuing to advertise the Group’s work - please make sure to keep her in the loop on your activities and approve any posts/mailings! 3. Transparency: To commit to transparency, Alec Laws will now be providing a Board Report to the monthly Leadership Council calls in addition to providing an LC report to the BoD calls. 4. Annual General Membership Meeting (AGM) 2026: The date for the 2026 AGM will soon be set. Groups will be asked to update PPT slides and present at the meeting. It’s a great opportunity to advertise your Group within Kantara’s Membership! 3. Actions: 1. Operating Procedures v4.0: Admin instructions are available here <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/2134736897/2026+Operatin…>. The deadline for updating your Group Rosters is October 31, 2026. An updated Member List is included on the Wiki page! 2. Year-End Activities: Groups should begin thinking of 2027 Elections and Charter Renewals (please see the above admin instructions - Group Leadership is expected to be in compliance with the Operating Procedures v4.0 with their 2027 Elections). 3. DRAFT Updated Joining Groups and Discussion Lists Policy: Available here <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GI/pages/2210693121/Draft+Update+…>. Please provide any feedback directly to Alec Laws or Kay Chopard. This will require an LC and a BoD vote. We appreciate all of your hard work, and thank you for being part of a Kantara Group! Best, -Amanda -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 301 284-0665 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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Reminder - LC monthly call - September 15, 2026
by Amanda Gay 09 Sep '26

09 Sep '26

REMINDER: The LC will meet next week. See below for more details! _______________________________________________________________________ Hi all: I hope everyone has had a great summer and is ready for fall! We will meet September 15 at 10AM to regroup. *Key topic:* a reminder/discussion about the admin steps needed to get all Groups in compliance with the updated Operating Procedures! Agenda available here <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/2151415816/2026-09-15+LC…>. Please reach out with anything else to include. Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94897867446?pwd=YSsxdjZLMzFmUmhNd2NBMnlwbEZHZz09 <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94897867446?pwd%3DYS…> Meeting ID: 948 9786 7446 Passcode: 539355 We look forward to seeing everyone! Best, -A -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 301 284-0665 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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LC Monthly Call - September 15, 2026
by Amanda Gay 02 Sep '26

02 Sep '26

Hi all: I hope everyone has had a great summer and is ready for fall! We will meet September 15 at 10AM to regroup. *Key topic:* a reminder/discussion about the admin steps needed to get all Groups in compliance with the updated Operating Procedures! Agenda available here <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/2151415816/2026-09-15+LC…>. Please reach out with anything else to include. Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94897867446?pwd=YSsxdjZLMzFmUmhNd2NBMnlwbEZHZz09 <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94897867446?pwd%3DYS…> Meeting ID: 948 9786 7446 Passcode: 539355 We look forward to seeing everyone! Best, -A -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 301 284-0665 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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