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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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Operating Procedures v4.0 in effect - Administrative Steps for Groups
by Amanda Gay 31 Aug '26

31 Aug '26

Dear LC Delegates: I hope everyone has had a great summer as we approach fall and cooler temperatures! By now, you have received confirmation that the new Operating Procedures v4.0 <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GI/pages/2055110693/Operating+Pro…>are in effect. This email is to provide administrative instructions for the remainder of 2026 to ensure that your Group is in compliance with these changes. *2 key actions are needed:* Roster Management and Leadership Status Confirmation. *Administrative instructions, supporting materials, and deadlines for these actions can be found *here <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/2134736897/2026+Operatin…> . We will review these steps at the September 2026 LC Monthly Call and issue reminders via email over the coming months. By the November 2026 call, it is expected that rosters will be fully updated and elections discussed/considered within your Group. Please reach out with any questions or concerns We are here to support during this transition, and we look forward to future Group work and outputs in the coming months! 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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August Roundup From Kantara Initiative
by Kantara Initiative 31 Aug '26

31 Aug '26

A Message from Our Executive Director Dear Supporter, The pace of change in the digital identity space has never been faster, and neither has Kantara's momentum. This month I'm proud to share a newsletter full of news that reflects exactly the kind of impact our community exists to make. We've been recognized as a 2026 Catalyst in the Financial Services Prism Report, our updated Operating Procedures are strengthening member-driven governance, the UK's digital verification services trust framework is making certification a legal requirement, and Kantara is the first accredited certification body getting organizations there. Three major conferences are just weeks away: Identity Week America, The Deepfake Summit, and FedID — and I'll be on stage at the first two. I hope to see many of you there. This community is doing important work. Thank you for being part of it. Regards, Kay Chopard Executive Director NEWS FROM AROUND OUR COMMUNITY Kantara Named a 2026 Catalyst in the Financial Services Prism Report Kantara Initiative has been named a 2026 Catalyst in The Prism Project's Financial Services Prism Report, recognized in the Infrastructure Beam, reflecting our work advancing trusted digital identity, privacy, and interoperability across the financial ecosystem. This recognition spans our leadership in NIST SP 800-63 conformity assessment programs and our efforts to address deepfake and synthetic identity threats through initiatives such as our Privacy Enhancing Mobile Credentials (PEMC) Work Group and our Countering Deepfakes: Protecting Identity Proofing and Verification Discussion Group. As financial institutions face escalating AI-powered fraud and regulatory expectations, this recognition underscores Kantara's role in building the resilient trust architecture the industry needs — today and in the years ahead. Request the full 2026 Financial Services Prism Report [here](https://www.the-prism-project.com/2026-financial-services-report). Thank you to The Prism Project for the continued partnership, and to our members, partners, and working group contributors who make this work possible. Not All IAL3 Claims Are Equal: A New Resource from NextgenID When organizations pursue authorization at the High baseline of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), the gap between certified and self-attested identity proofing is where efforts stall. As they build out identity proofing, credentialing, authentication, and binding for FedRAMP High, two recurring assumptions keep surfacing: that in-house services already meet the bar, or that a vendor's own "NIST 800-63A IAL3" claim is enough. Neither assumption survives the independent assessment that FedRAMP requires — when the assessor asks for proof, a self-attested claim has nothing to back it. . Kantara is the only organization offering independent, third-party conformity assessment against NIST SP 800-63. A provider is either on our public Trust Status List at IAL3, or they're not — there's no in-between, and no self-attestation that substitutes for it. A new piece from NextgenID lays out exactly what to verify before you sign an IAL3 vendor, including four questions to ask before your next FedRAMP High assessment. Read the full article [here](https://www.nextgenid.com/dod-icam-requirements/). UK Digital Verification Services Trust Framework From 1 October 2026, offering digital Right to Work (RtW) and Right to Rent (RtR) checks will satisfy the UK's checking schemes only if they are carried out through a service certified by a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) and [registered](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-registered-digital-identity-and-attribute-services) with the Office for Digital Identities and Attributes (OfDIA)[register](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-registered-digital-identity-and-attribute-services). Digital checks remain optional for employers and landlords, but where they choose to use them, the Home Office will require those checks be carried out exclusively through a certified and registered Digital Verification Service (DVS). This change is introduced through the[Immigration (Restrictions on Employment and Residential Accommodation) (Prescribed Requirements and Codes of Practice) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/700)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/700/made). The accompanying Explanatory Memorandum makes the position explicit: the instrument requires employers, landlords and letting agents who carry out digital identity checks to use a certified and registered DVS. This marks a significant shift: certification is no longer a commercial differentiator — it becomes the legal gateway for market access. Kantara Initiative is currently the only CAB accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service to certify providers under the trust framework. . As the ecosystem transitions into the DVS regime, Service Providers should ensure their certification pathway is underway well ahead of the October deadline to avoid disruption to service continuity. Updated Operating Procedures Now in Effect Updated Operating Procedures (v4.0) for our Leadership Council and Work and Discussion Groups have officially passed and are now in effect. View OP v4.0 [here](https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GI/pages/2055110693/Operati…. These changes are designed with one goal in mind: boosting the value of Kantara membership. Here's what's changing: - Voting privileges within Groups are now reserved for Members (previously open to all Participants) - Group leadership roles — Chair, Vice/Co-Chair, and Secretary — must now be held by Members (previously only Chairs were required to be Members) This shift ensures that the individuals shaping our standards and steering our Work Groups are invested stakeholders in the Kantara community. Group Chairs will be receiving admin instructions on next steps shortly. Have questions about what this means for your Group or membership status? [Reach out](https://kantarainitiative.org/contact-us/) — we're happy to help. EVENTS Meet Kantara at Upcoming Conferences Kantara will be represented at three significant events this autumn. Note: Members should check their inbox for a dedicated email with conference details and exclusive member discount codes. The Deepfake Summit 2026 — Arlington, VA. September 1, 2026 · Convene at 1201 Wilson Blvd Deepfakes aren't a future problem — they're a right-now problem, and the identity industry is racing to keep up. Kay Chopard, our Executive Director, is taking the stage to bring her expertise at the crossroads of trust frameworks, identity assurance, and policy to one of the most urgent conversations in tech today: how do we defend digital identity against synthetic threats? Save $500 with code DFSDC500. Register [here](https://www.thedeepfakesummit.com/event-details/the-deepfake-summit-w…. Identity Week America 2026 — Washington, D.C. September 2–3, 2026 · Walter E. Washington Convention Center One of the largest identity events in the United States, bringing together thousands of professionals from government, finance, healthcare, retail, and technology. With 250+ leading solution providers and a packed agenda of keynotes and panels, this is the place to connect with the people shaping the future of identity — including Kantara's own Kay Chopard on stage for two sessions: - Day 2 @ 11:10 a.m. — Digital Wallets and Federated Trust: What NIST SP 800-63C-4 Means for Assurance - Day 2 @ 1:40 p.m. — Panel: Dual-Edged Onboarding: Managing the risks and benefits of face-scanning, digital IDs, and AI integration in KYC onboarding operations Grab your all-access pass [here](https://secure.terrapinn.com/V5/step1.aspx?E=11041&p=1). Federal Identity Forum & Exposition (FedID) 2026 — Chantilly, VA September 15–16, 2026 · Westfields Marriott A two-day immersive forum uniting identity professionals from the federal government, private sector, and academia for strategic planning, information sharing, and collaboration. Find us at all three 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. JOIN US! Sign up for membership in the Kantara Initiative at www.kantarainitiative.org/membership

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NOTICE - Updated Kantara Initiative Operating Procedures Published!
by Kantara Initiative 24 Aug '26

24 Aug '26

[Unsubscribe](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/unsubscribe/?… [View in your browser](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/view/?reset=1&id=… NOTICE - Updated Kantara Initiative Operating Procedures Published This email serves as notice that the Kantara Initiative has formally updated its [Operating Procedures](https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GI/pages/2055110693/O…, the governing document for the Leadership Council and Work/Discussion Groups. These updates are designed to increase the value of Kantara membership through the following key changes: - Voting Privileges: Voting rights within Groups are now reserved strictly for Members (previously open to all Participants). - Leadership Roles: Group leadership roles—including Chair, Vice/Co-Chair, and Secretary—must now be held by Members (previously only Chairs were required to be Members). This strategic alignment anchors the development of Kantara's standards and Work Groups within a dedicated core of invested community stakeholders. Next Steps & Contact: - Group Chairs: You will receive administrative instructions regarding next steps shortly. - General Inquiries: If you have specific questions regarding your Group or your current membership status, please reach out directly to the Leadership Council or to Kantara [staff](mailto:to:%20staff@kantarainitiative.org).

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Final Reminder - NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS/IPR REVIEW: Inclusive Purpose Consent Query (RIUP Draft Recommendation)
by Kantara Initiative 21 Jul '26

21 Jul '26

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Thank you for your involvement in the Kantara Community! ________________________________________________________________________ This is a formal notification that the Resilient Identifiers for Underserved Population Work Group (RIUP) has approved the following document as a Group-Approved Draft Recommendation and its distribution for public comment and IPR Review: Document: Inclusive Purpose Consent Query - A Kantara Recommendation Version:1.0 Document Date: 2026-05-19 Notice and Document available [HERE](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1478&qid=1029…. In accordance with the Kantara Initiative [Operating Procedures](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1479&qi…, this document now enters a 45-day public comment and IPR review period in preparation for an All-Member Ballot to consider its approval as a Kantara Initiative Recommendation. This is an open invitation to comment. Kantara Initiative solicits feedback from potential users, developers, and other interested parties, whether Kantara Initiative members or not, for the sake of improving the interoperability and quality of its technical work. Public Review and IPR Review Period Opens: 08 June 2026, 3:00 PM ET Review Period Closes: Thursday,23 July, 2026, 3:00 PM ET Overview of Document/ABSTRACT: The purpose of the Inclusive Purpose Consent Query is to enable a Verifier to send sufficient information to a smartphone to enable the holder to understand the query fully and quickly. The message may suffice to acquire all the information a verifier requires for common, simple queries. At the very least, it will establish a connection to a user agent (like a digital wallet) that can continue the query process. This document is not intended to be a complete formal specification but should be treated as an explainer for understanding the requirements for a broad range of inclusive use cases. An inclusive query can be handled by all people who are entitled to access a service or other resource. To become inclusive, a query must be able to be processed even when the holder or the subject is: - Not able to communicate in the local or preferred language, - Aware but not capable of handling the requirements of digital devices, - Unable to give informed consent on their own behalf, or - In an emergency location where network access is not available. Kantara invites your review of this document and asks that you submit any comments and proposed revisions on or before July 23, 2026. As this deadline will be strictly adhered to, late submissions will not be taken into account. ____________________ To Comment on the Recommendation: - Single comment: [Public Comment Form](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1480&qid=1029… - Multiple comments: [Kantara-Comment-Template RIUP IPCQ Recommendation.xlsx](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?… - Send your comments via email to [Staff](mailto:staff@kantarainitiative.org) with the subject “RIUP - IPCQ WG COMMENT SUBMISSION". _____________ Intellectual Property Rights Notice: Intellectual Property Rights Notice: In accordance with the Kantara Initiative [IPR Policy](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1483&qid=10… B Article 5 and the Kantara Initiative [Operating Procedures](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1479&qi… Section 7.5, you have a period of 45 days to review the document for any Necessary Claims that may be implicated by the final Recommendation. Note that any submissions are deemed to be contributed under the IPR Option of RIUP: [Option Patent and Copyright Reciprocal Royalty Free with Opt-Out to (RAND)](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1483&qid=102…) While there is no requirement to review your patent portfolio for Necessary Claims, please be advised that unless you provide a licensing objection in accordance with the Kantara Initiative IPR Policy Article 5 or a notice of withdrawal in accordance with Kantara Initiative IPR Policy Article 6 on or before July 23, 2026 you will have committed to the licensing provisions as set forth by the Patent & Copyright: [Option Patent and Copyright Reciprocal Royalty Free with Opt-Out to (RAND)](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1483&qid=102…) IPR Policy with respect to any Necessary Claims implicated by the final approved document. [RIUP Participants](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1484&… are required to make claims to IPR regarding these technical documents. Having signed the Group Participation Agreement (GPA), all members of the RIUP Work Group should be familiar with these documents, which may create obligations regarding the disclosure and availability of a member’s patent, copyright, trademark, and license rights that are outlined in an approved Kantara Initiative Recommendation. Kantara Initiative invites any other persons who know of any part of this Group output that would infringe on third-party intellectual property rights to disclose such infringement claims so that these claims may be provided to the Group members for resolution. If you are not a RIUP Participant, you have no IPR licensing obligation to any of these documents. To submit an Intellectual Property Rights infringement claim, email [Staff](mailto:staff@kantarainitiative.org) with the subject "RIUP IPR CLAIM". ____________________ Please contact the Kantara Initiative [Staff](mailto:staff@kantarainitiative.org) with any questions regarding this notice. We thank you for your time and interest.

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Leadership Council - July 21 Call
by Amanda Gay 16 Jul '26

16 Jul '26

Hi all: The full LC will plan to meet next Tuesday, July 21 at 10 AM ET. Draft agenda here <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/2016641042/2026+07-21+LC…>. Please forward any items for inclusion! 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 I hope everyone is having a great summer so far! Best, -A -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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Leadership Council Q2 Reminders
by Amanda Gay 08 Jul '26

08 Jul '26

Good afternoon all: We are in the thick of summer, but work is still happening within Kantara! See below for reminders, updates, and actions. Please reach out with any questions! _______________________________________________________________ 1. 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 Actions 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 4. Invitation to Annual General Membership Meeting (AGM) 5. Eligibility to serve on Kantara’s Board of Directors 2. Updates: 4. Marketing/communications: Kantara has recently added a new Marketing and Communications Lead - Gracie Liberman! She has already sent out her first Kantara newsletter and will be developing a Communications plan for Kantara. If you have items for her to post about, please forward to her directly (she is CC’ed on this email!). 5. Operating Procedures Revisions: The All-Member Ballot will be closing July 9th, and will go to the BoD for ratification on July 10. 6. RIUP IPCQ: The document is still for Public Comment/IPR Review until July 23rd. 3. ACTIONS: 7. Submit leadership headshots for website to Gracie! 8. Group Slides <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Zk6nE81RzPB9u6AstnPLP2IkcZejWT8y/ed…> - Maintain your Group’s slides for Kay to use at various conferences. The next round of conferences starts in September! 9. Conference attendance - Please let Gracie know of any conferences you or anyone in your Group is attending, including any relevant details on presentations/forums, etc. These will be added to the website calendar. Best, -Amanda -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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Reminder 2 - NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS/IPR REVIEW: Inclusive Purpose Consent Query (RIUP Draft Recommendation)
by Kantara Initiative 08 Jul '26

08 Jul '26

[Unsubscribe] [https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/unsubscribe/?reset=1&jid=6… [View in your browser](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/view/?reset=1&id=… [Kantara Initiative Logo](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1469&qid=1013… Notice of Public Comment Period Dear Kantara Initiative Community: This is the second reminder regarding the Public Comments Notice detailed below. Please review the document and follow the instructions to submit comments. Thank you for your involvement in the Kantara Community! ________________________________________________________________________ This is a formal notification that the Resilient Identifiers for Underserved Population Work Group (RIUP) has approved the following document as a Group-Approved Draft Recommendation and its distribution for public comment and IPR Review: Document: Inclusive Purpose Consent Query - A Kantara Recommendation Version:1.0 Document Date: 2026-05-19 Notice and Document available [HERE](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1470&qid=1013…. In accordance with the Kantara Initiative [Operating Procedures](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1471&qi…, this document now enters a 45-day public comment and IPR review period in preparation for an All-Member Ballot to consider its approval as a Kantara Initiative Recommendation. This is an open invitation to comment. Kantara Initiative solicits feedback from potential users, developers, and other interested parties, whether Kantara Initiative members or not, for the sake of improving the interoperability and quality of its technical work. Public Review and IPR Review Period Opens: 08 June 2026, 3:00 PM ET Review Period Closes: 23 July, 2026, 3:00 PM ET Overview of Document/ABSTRACT: The purpose of the Inclusive Purpose Consent Query is to enable a Verifier to send sufficient information to a smartphone to enable the holder to understand the query fully and quickly. The message may suffice to acquire all the information a verifier requires for common, simple queries. At the very least, it will establish a connection to a user agent (like a digital wallet) that can continue the query process. This document is not intended to be a complete formal specification but should be treated as an explainer for understanding the requirements for a broad range of inclusive use cases. An inclusive query can be handled by all people who are entitled to access a service or other resource. To become inclusive, a query must be able to be processed even when the holder or the subject is: - Not able to communicate in the local or preferred language, - Aware but not capable of handling the requirements of digital devices, - Unable to give informed consent on their own behalf, or - In an emergency location where network access is not available. Kantara invites your review of this document and asks that you submit any comments and proposed revisions on or before July 23, 2026. As this deadline will be strictly adhered to, late submissions will not be taken into account. ____________________ To Comment on the Recommendation: - Single comment: [Public Comment Form](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1472&qid=1013… - Multiple comments: [Kantara-Comment-Template RIUP IPCQ Recommendation.xlsx](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?… - Send your comments via email to [Staff](mailto:staff@kantarainitiative.org) with the subject “RIUP - IPCQ WG COMMENT SUBMISSION". _____________ Intellectual Property Rights Notice: Intellectual Property Rights Notice: In accordance with the Kantara Initiative [IPR Policy](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1475&qid=10… B Article 5 and the Kantara Initiative [Operating Procedures](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1471&qi… Section 7.5, you have a period of 45 days to review the document for any Necessary Claims that may be implicated by the final Recommendation. Note that any submissions are deemed to be contributed under the IPR Option of RIUP: [Option Patent and Copyright Reciprocal Royalty Free with Opt-Out to (RAND)](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1475&qid=101…) While there is no requirement to review your patent portfolio for Necessary Claims, please be advised that unless you provide a licensing objection in accordance with the Kantara Initiative IPR Policy Article 5 or a notice of withdrawal in accordance with Kantara Initiative IPR Policy Article 6 on or before July 23, 2026 you will have committed to the licensing provisions as set forth by the Patent & Copyright: [Option Patent and Copyright Reciprocal Royalty Free with Opt-Out to (RAND)](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1475&qid=101…) IPR Policy with respect to any Necessary Claims implicated by the final approved document. [RIUP Participants](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1476&… are required to make claims to IPR regarding these technical documents. Having signed the Group Participation Agreement (GPA), all members of the RIUP Work Group should be familiar with these documents, which may create obligations regarding the disclosure and availability of a member’s patent, copyright, trademark, and license rights that are outlined in an approved Kantara Initiative Recommendation. Kantara Initiative invites any other persons who know of any part of this Group output that would infringe on third-party intellectual property rights to disclose such infringement claims so that these claims may be provided to the Group members for resolution. If you are not a RIUP Participant, you have no IPR licensing obligation to any of these documents. To submit an Intellectual Property Rights infringement claim, email [Staff](mailto:staff@kantarainitiative.org) with the subject "RIUP IPR CLAIM". ____________________ Please contact the Kantara Initiative [Staff](mailto:staff@kantarainitiative.org) with any questions regarding this notice. We thank you for your time and interest.

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Jumping into Summer with Kantara Initiative
by Kantara Initiative 30 Jun '26

30 Jun '26

Growing Stronger, Building Trust Dear Supporter, Kantara continues to grow, and I'm excited about where we are heading. The release of Version 4 of the NIST Digital Identity Guidelines marks a pivotal moment for our industry, and I'm proud to report that Kantara is already advancing certification criteria to match it — so our community can move forward with confidence. Our Work Groups have never been more active. Since late 2025, five new Groups have formally launched, each tackling a critical frontier: Trusted Transaction Assurance, Shadow AI in the Workplace, Biometric Data, Blinding Identity Taxonomy, and Digital Identity Risk Universe. The energy and expertise our Members bring to these Groups is extraordinary. Interested in shaping the future of digital identity? Kantara Membership gives you the opportunity to charter and lead a Group, influence emerging standards, and connect with a global community of practitioners. Learn more about Membership benefits [here](https://kantarainitiative.org/memberships/). I'm also thrilled that Kantara will be present at several key industry events this summer and autumn — including Identity Week Europe in Amsterdam, Identity Week America in Washington, and our co-sponsorship of The DeepFake Summit. I look forward to seeing many of you at these events. Regards, Kay Chopard Executive Director What the Kantara Initiative accomplished in 2025 Kantara Advances NIST SP 800-63-4 Certification Program Kantara Initiative has published assessment criteria aligned to NIST SP 800-63 Revision 4 — the latest update to the NIST Digital Identity Guidelines. Criteria are now available for: - NIST SP 800-63A-4 — Identity Proofing - NIST SP 800-63B-4 — Authentication and Authenticator Management Revision 4 brings important updates, including stronger requirements for phishing-resistant authentication, expanded support for modern authenticators such as passkeys, and updated expectations for identity proofing and lifecycle management. Organizations can now pursue assessments against these Version 4 criteria, enabling early adoption while demonstrating their commitment to security, privacy, and user trust. In addition, the SP 800-63-4 Base Volume SAC and SoCA have now been published, establishing the foundational organizational criteria that apply across all Revision 4 assessments. The Base Volume incorporates common Kantara Initiative requirements and is intended to be used alongside the applicable functional [c](https://kantarainitiative.org/download-category/service-assessment-crite… sets](https://kantarainitiative.org/download-category/service-assessment-cr…. The Common Organizational Service Assessment Criteria (CO_SAC) remains applicable for SP 800-63 Revision 3 assessments, and both Revision 3 and Revision 4 certification suites continue to be available to service providers. Existing Revision 3 Trust Mark holders remain validly certified for the duration of their current certification period and may transition to Revision 4 upon renewal if desired. Organizations seeking certification are required to engage directly with Kantara Initiative, with assessor assignments managed through the program to ensure consistency and impartiality. Additionally, work continues on the development of the NIST SP 800-63C-4 Federation and Assertions criteria. Internal drafting activities are underway, and the criteria are expected to enter public review following completion of the current review cycle. Notices and Documentation Updates Strengthen Program Consistency Several[notices](https://kantarainitiative.org/notices/) were issued during the year to support the consistent operation of the program: - Notice KI#2026-01 formally incorporated passkey requirements into the SP 800-63B-3 criteria, retiring the previous accommodation notice and ensuring support for phishing-resistant authentication technologies. - Notice KI#2026-02 introduced the Assessor Assignment Policy, providing additional transparency and consistency around the engagement and assignment of accredited assessors. - Notice KI#2026-03 provided clarification regarding confirmed address requirements and their interpretation, supporting more consistent application of the criteria by applicants and assessors. Together, these updates continue to strengthen the integrity, transparency, and consistency of the certification process. Updated Documentation and Resources Throughout the year, [several supporting documents and templates](https://kantarainitiative.org/download-category/supporting-templ… were refreshed to improve usability and streamline the assessment lifecycle. These new templates are effective as of their date of publication, and older versions will no longer be available or accepted. Updates included revised: - Application Forms; - Service Description (S3A) templates; - Assessor Report templates; and - Trademark Licence Agreements (TMLA). The website was also enhanced with dedicated publication pages, updated criteria request pages, and a new Notices section, making it easier for organizations, assessors, and stakeholders to access current information and remain informed of program developments. UK Digital Verification Services (DVS) Update The UK’s Digital Verification Services framework is starting to progress at pace. The government published the pre‑release of Version 1.0 on 6 March 2026. This is the first revised statutory trust framework under the Data (Use & Access) Act, and it replaces the earlier “UK Digital Identity & Attributes Trust Framework” (DIATF). On 9 June 2026, the Department of Science, Industry and Technology (DSIT) published the full statutory release of Version 1.0 and stated that it is expected to come into force on 1 September 2026, which will open the door for certification to begin. Kantara is well placed to meet this timeline, with the processes, expertise, and assessor capacity ready to support providers as soon as the framework becomes formally available for certification. How Version 1.0 Relates to the Data (Use & Access) Act 2025 The Data (Use & Access) Act 2025 is the legislation that brought DVS onto a statutory footing. Part 2 of the Act came into force on 1 December 2025, formally moving the DVS pilot into a legally regulated environment. Key links between the Act and Version 1.0: - The Act establishes the statutory role of the DVS Trust Framework — Version 1.0 is the first publication written explicitly to align with this legal basis. - The Act enabled the creation of a statutory register of certified DVS providers. - The Act underpins the governance, oversight, and enforcement mechanisms that Version 1.0 now builds upon. What is to be introduced in Version 1.0: - A fully aligned statutory name — now formally the UK Digital Verification Services Trust Framework, matching the terminology in the Act. - New rules for Orchestration and Holder Service Providers, including requirements to share metadata about identity confidence, authentication methods, and provenance. - Support for modern authentication, including guidance on passkeys and syncable authenticators. - The new UK CertifID Trust Mark, which providers certified to Version 1 will be able to display. What Does This All Mean? Certification is already mandatory for DBS digital identity checks. Looking ahead, it’s widely expected that certification for Digital Right to Work checks, Holder Service Providers (wallets), Attribute Service Providers, and Orchestration Service Providers may also become mandatory, possibly followed by requirements in areas such as Age Assurance, Smart Data schemes, and for identity providers accessing certain government services. Regardless of these future changes, only certified providers will be eligible to appear on the statutory register — a major trust signal for the market. As of this point in time, ONLY Kantara can add providers to the register. For organisations already certified under Gamma (0.4), this is the moment to begin preparing for the uplift to Version 1.0. For organisations not yet certified, this is the moment to get in touch for us to guide you through the certification process. Five New Work & Discussion Groups: Already Delivering Following approval in late 2025, five new Groups officially launched between January and March 2026. Each addresses a priority area within digital identity: Trusted Transaction Assurance Work Group (Trusted Transaction) Bridging the gap between identity proofing and authorization, this group is developing frameworks that bind verified digital identities to legally significant actions — such as signing a mortgage, granting durable consent for care, or approving a wire transfer. It also aims to reduce market confusion around certifications and ease component integration for Credential Service Providers. The group is currently meeting regularly to develop its preliminary work plan. Digital Identity Risk Universe Discussion Group (DIRU) Already delivering: the DIRU DG has published a major community resource — the Digital Identity Risk Universe – 2026 and an accompanying methodology report, both freely available to the public. See the Publication section below for details. (Note: John is also exploring a video walkthrough of the Risk Universe as a marketing asset.) Shadow AI in the Workplace Discussion Group (Shadow AI) The rapid adoption of generative AI tools — ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and others — without IT approval creates real enterprise risk. Chartered in November 2025, this group has moved quickly: it has developed a preliminary outline and is now actively drafting its report, which will map causes, implications, and practical countermeasures, with a particular focus on identity-rooted detection and response. Blinding Identity Taxonomy Discussion Group (BIT) The BIT DG evolves and maintains a taxonomy for identifying and managing PII and quasi-identifiable information (QII) — supporting privacy-preserving data handling and enabling use cases such as filtering data unsuitable for AI training. The group is well into active development: a draft BIT Report 2.0 is already under review, with regular meetings focused on expanding and refining the taxonomy. Biometric Data Discussion Group (Biometrics/BDDG) Addressing the management, security, and privacy of biometric data from collection to destruction, this group will produce practical recommendations and best practices that translate complex existing standards into accessible, real-world guidance — with a focus on GDPR compliance. The group has developed a preliminary outline and is actively expanding its work plan. To participate in any of Kantara’s Groups, complete Kantara's [Group Participation Agreement (GPA)](https://kantarainitiative.org/gpa-signup/) https://kantarainitiative.org/work-groups/ancr/ New Publication: The Digital Identity Risk Universe – 2026 The Digital Identity Risk Universe Discussion Group (DIRU DG) has formally published a major new community resource: - The Digital Identity Risk Universe – 2026 (DIRU): A comprehensive spreadsheet mapping risks across the full credential lifecycle — from creation and enrollment through holder management and verification. It introduces a specialized taxonomy for emerging AI Agent/Agentic Identity risks. - The Accompanying Report: Explains the methodology behind the framework and serves as a practical guide for risk management teams building their own internal Risk Registers. Both files are published under Kantara's Non-Assertion Covenant IPR and are freely available to the public. [Download both files here.](https://kantarainitiative.org/reports-recommendations/) Editor: John Fiske https://kantarainitiative.org/work-groups/ancr/ Transparency Performance Indicators Published in IEEE — and Recognized Across the Global Stage The Anchored Notice and Consent Receipts (ANCR) Work Group's Transparency Performance Indicators (TPIs) — a Kantara Recommendation developed under the leadership of Work Group Chair and Kantara Member Salvatore D'Agostino of IDmachines — have been [published in IEEE Xplore](https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11486335) following their presentation at the 2025 IEEE Symposium on Privacy Expectations (ISoPE). The paper proposes a methodology for measuring PII Controller compliance using consent record structures mapped to both technical and legal frameworks (ISO/IEC 27560:2023, GDPR, Council of Europe 108+, and others). But the TPIs haven't stopped at publication — they're already being put to work, and recognized at the highest levels. At CPDP 2026 (Computers, Privacy and Data Protection), one of the most significant annual gatherings in the global privacy community, Kantara Member and ANCR Work Group Editor Mark Lizar joined a distinguished panel — including the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Privacy — to present Transparency by Default: An Internet Transparency Code of Practice. The panel highlighted the urgent need for operational transparency frameworks that make accountability inspectable before identification is demanded and data begins to flow. Lizar's presentation drew directly on the Kantara TPI Recommendation as the foundation for exactly this kind of internet-scale transparency infrastructure — grounded in Council of Europe Convention 108+, a framework covering 2.5 billion people. It was a powerful call to action: the work Kantara's community has been quietly building is now being named as the solution the world needs. Meanwhile, the TPIs are also finding their way into award-winning commercial products. IDmachines, in partnership with Ones Technology (Ankara, Turkey) and Intel RealSense, applied the TPI framework to add a notice and consent layer to a real-world biometric credentialing and access control deployment. The result — [the BioAffix Vision Platform](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmiwu1M_TLQ) — earned an [Honorable Mention in the Biometrics category at the 2026 SIA New Products and Solutions Awards](https://www.securityindustry.org/2026/03/25/security-industry-assoc… at ISC West in Las Vegas. Publication. Standards recognition. A UN-level call to action. Commercial deployment. This is what it looks like when Kantara Work Group outputs reach deeply into the world. DOI: 10.1109/ISoPE67098.2025.00019 | Publisher: IEEE https://kantarainitiative.org Meet Kantara at Upcoming Conferences Kantara will be represented at three approaching significant events this year. We'd love to connect with you at any of them: The DeepFake Summit 2026 — Washington, D.C. September 1, 2026 · Kantara is a co-sponsor. An executive forum on deepfakes, synthetic identity, and agentic AI threats. Identity Week America 2026 — Washington, D.C. September 2–3, 2026 · 3,000+ professionals across biometrics, digital ID, AI, and authentication. 2026 Federal Identity Forum & Exposition (FedID) — Chantilly, VA September 15–16, 2026 · A two-day immersive forum uniting identity professionals from the federal government, private sector, and academia for strategic planning, information sharing, and collaboration. Find us at all three events. To get in touch, contact us [here](https://kantarainitiative.org/contact-us/). JOIN US! Sign up for membership of Kantara Initiative at www.kantarainitiative.org/membership

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Reminder 1 - NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS/IPR REVIEW: Inclusive Purpose Consent Query (RIUP Draft Recommendation)
by Kantara Initiative 23 Jun '26

23 Jun '26

[Unsubscribe] [https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/unsubscribe/?reset=1&jid=6… [View in your browser](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/view/?reset=1&id=… [Kantara Initiative Logo](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1461&qid=9613… Notice of Public Comment Period Dear Kantara Initiative Community: This is a reminder regarding the Public Comments Notice detailed below. Please review the document and follow the instructions to submit comments. Thank you for your involvement in the Kantara Community! ________________________________________________________________________ This is a formal notification that the Resilient Identifiers for Underserved Population Work Group (RIUP) has approved the following document as a Group-Approved Draft Recommendation and its distribution for public comment and IPR Review: Document: Inclusive Purpose Consent Query - A Kantara Recommendation Version:1.0 Document Date: 2026-05-19 Notice and Document available [HERE](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1462&qid=9613…. In accordance with the Kantara Initiative [Operating Procedures](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1463&qi…, this document now enters a 45-day public comment and IPR review period in preparation for an All-Member Ballot to consider its approval as a Kantara Initiative Recommendation. This is an open invitation to comment. Kantara Initiative solicits feedback from potential users, developers, and other interested parties, whether Kantara Initiative members or not, for the sake of improving the interoperability and quality of its technical work. Public Review and IPR Review Period Opens: 08 June 2026, 3:00 PM ET Review Period Closes: 23 July, 2026, 3:00 PM ET Overview of Document/ABSTRACT: The purpose of the Inclusive Purpose Consent Query is to enable a Verifier to send sufficient information to a smartphone to enable the holder to understand the query fully and quickly. The message may suffice to acquire all the information a verifier requires for common, simple queries. At the very least, it will establish a connection to a user agent (like a digital wallet) that can continue the query process. This document is not intended to be a complete formal specification but should be treated as an explainer for understanding the requirements for a broad range of inclusive use cases. An inclusive query can be handled by all people who are entitled to access a service or other resource. To become inclusive, a query must be able to be processed even when the holder or the subject is: - Not able to communicate in the local or preferred language, - Aware but not capable of handling the requirements of digital devices, - Unable to give informed consent on their own behalf, or - In an emergency location where network access is not available. Kantara invites your review of this document and asks that you submit any comments and proposed revisions on or before July 23, 2026. As this deadline will be strictly adhered to, late submissions will not be taken into account. ____________________ To Comment on the Recommendation: - Single comment: [Public Comment Form](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1464&qid=9613… - Multiple comments: [Kantara-Comment-Template RIUP IPCQ Recommendation.xlsx](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?… - Send your comments via email to [Staff](mailto:staff@kantarainitiative.org) with the subject “RIUP - IPCQ WG COMMENT SUBMISSION". _____________ Intellectual Property Rights Notice: Intellectual Property Rights Notice: In accordance with the Kantara Initiative [IPR Policy](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1467&qid=96… B Article 5 and the Kantara Initiative [Operating Procedures](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1463&qi… Section 7.5, you have a period of 45 days to review the document for any Necessary Claims that may be implicated by the final Recommendation. Note that any submissions are deemed to be contributed under the IPR Option of RIUP: [Option Patent and Copyright Reciprocal Royalty Free with Opt-Out to (RAND)](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1467&qid=961…) While there is no requirement to review your patent portfolio for Necessary Claims, please be advised that unless you provide a licensing objection in accordance with the Kantara Initiative IPR Policy Article 5 or a notice of withdrawal in accordance with Kantara Initiative IPR Policy Article 6 on or before July 23, 2026 you will have committed to the licensing provisions as set forth by the Patent & Copyright: [Option Patent and Copyright Reciprocal Royalty Free with Opt-Out to (RAND)](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1467&qid=961…) IPR Policy with respect to any Necessary Claims implicated by the final approved document. [RIUP Participants](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1468&… are required to make claims to IPR regarding these technical documents. Having signed the Group Participation Agreement (GPA), all members of the RIUP Work Group should be familiar with these documents, which may create obligations regarding the disclosure and availability of a member’s patent, copyright, trademark, and license rights that are outlined in an approved Kantara Initiative Recommendation. Kantara Initiative invites any other persons who know of any part of this Group output that would infringe on third-party intellectual property rights to disclose such infringement claims so that these claims may be provided to the Group members for resolution. If you are not a RIUP Participant, you have no IPR licensing obligation to any of these documents. To submit an Intellectual Property Rights infringement claim, email [Staff](mailto:staff@kantarainitiative.org) with the subject "RIUP IPR CLAIM". ____________________ Please contact the Kantara Initiative [Staff](mailto:staff@kantarainitiative.org) with any questions regarding this notice. We thank you for your time and interest.

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Proposed Operating Procedure changes
by Alec L 15 Jun '26

15 Jun '26

Hi everyone, The LC Leads and the board have been discussing ways to make Kantara membership more valuable. Currently, unpaid non-members get almost all the same perks as paying members. They can choose to vote and may hold a leadership role. To make formal Membership more valuable, we are looking at reorganizing participation into two clear buckets: - Members: Can vote, lead, and contribute. (If a Member steps into a leadership or Editor role, they automatically become a Voting participant). - Non-Members: Still required to sign the GPA so we legally capture their IP and contributions, and they still get public attribution for their work—but they get zero voting rights and cannot hold leadership roles. I've provided the proposed Operating Procedure changes to accomplish this below. OP changes require an All-member ballot, however, we want to ensure everyone is heard and aligned on the changes first. We will discuss this at the Leadership Council call tomorrow, see you there! Best, - Alec Proposed Redlines: 1. Group Participation (Sections 4.1.1 and 5.1.1) Current Text: "Upon joining a WG [or DG] Participants choose to be Voting or Non-Voting Participants." - Proposed Revision: "Upon joining a WG [or DG], Members choose to be Voting or Non-Voting Participants. Non-Member Participants are automatically Non-Voting Participants." 2. Group Roles (Sections 4.1.2 and 5.1.2) Current Text: "A WG [or DG] shall have one or more Chairs elected from the WG [or DG] Participants." "At least one WG [or DG] Chair shall be a Member of Kantara Initiative." "If required for creation of documents or specifications, the WG [or DG] may designate one or more Editors from the WG [or DG] Participants." - Proposed Revision: "A WG [or DG] shall have one or more Chairs elected from the WG [or DG] Members." (Note: Delete the sentence "At least one WG Chair shall be a Member..." entirely.) "If required for creation of documents or specifications, the WG [or DG] may designate one or more Editors from the WG [or DG] Members. Accepting a Group Leadership or Editor position automatically designates the Member as a Voting Participant. " 3. DG Elections (Section 5.1.3) Current Text: "The DG shall annually elect a DG Chair and a DG Vice-Chair from its participants by a Majority vote of the DG Participants." - Proposed Revision: "The DG shall annually elect a DG Chair and a DG Vice-Chair from its Members by a Majority vote of the Voting DG Participants." 4. Voter Eligibility (Section 6.1) Current Text: "Group Participants may be either Voting Participants or Non-Voting Participants. Current voting status of Participants shall be recorded on the Roster at the Group wiki space." - Proposed Revision: "Group Participants may be either Voting Participants or Non-Voting Participants. Only Members are eligible to be Voting Participants. Current voting status of Participants shall be recorded on the Roster at the Group wiki space." Alec Laws CTO Engineering | IDENTOS Inc. [image: mobilePhone] (647)-822-1529 [image: emailAddress] alec(a)identos.ca [image: twitter] <https://twitter.com/identos_inc> [image: linkedin] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/identos-inc/>

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Group Slide Updates - Due ASAP
by Alec L 09 Jun '26

09 Jun '26

Hi all, Please update your work group slides to include your 2026 activities & results *ASAP* (deadline June 12). We need to submit our slides for Identiverse. Each group has a section in the presenation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Zk6nE81RzPB9u6AstnPLP2IkcZejWT8y/ed… If you are going to be at Identiverse please let us know! Best, - Alec Alec Laws CTO Engineering | IDENTOS Inc. [image: mobilePhone] (647)-822-1529 [image: emailAddress] alec(a)identos.ca [image: twitter] <https://twitter.com/identos_inc> [image: linkedin] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/identos-inc/>

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Leadership Council - June 16, 10 AM Agenda
by Amanda Gay 09 Jun '26

09 Jun '26

Hi all: The full LC will meet next Tuesday, June 16 at the usual time! A draft agenda is available here <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1915322371/2026-06-16+LC…>. Alec will circulate materials regarding the proposed Operating Procedure changes, and I will then add them to the agenda. *Reminders:* *1. WG Slides <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Zk6nE81RzPB9u6AstnPLP2IkcZejWT8y/ed…> are overdue. * This is the last week to make any updates before Identiverse. *All Groups are expected to edit/update their own slides ASAP.* *2. *Please submit your headshot to Amanda/Gracie (CC'ed) above, as we also need to update the website. We look forward to seeing everyone! Best, -Amanda -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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CORRECTED TITLE - NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS/IPR REVIEW: Inclusive Purpose Consent Query (RIUP Draft Recommendation)
by Kantara Initiative 08 Jun '26

08 Jun '26

[https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/unsubscribe/?reset=1&jid=6… [View in your browser](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/view/?reset=1&id=… [Kantara Initiative Logo](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1453&qid=9444… Notice of Public Comment Period Dear Kantara Initiative Community: This is a formal notification that the Resilient Identifiers for Underserved Population Work Group (RIUP) has approved the following document as a Group-Approved Draft Recommendation and its distribution for public comment and IPR Review: Document: Inclusive Purpose Consent Query - A Kantara Recommendation Version:1.0 Document Date: 2026-05-19 Notice and Document available [HERE](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1454&qid=9444…. In accordance with the Kantara Initiative [Operating Procedures](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1455&qi…, this document now enters a 45-day public comment and IPR review period in preparation for an All-Member Ballot to consider its approval as a Kantara Initiative Recommendation. This is an open invitation to comment. Kantara Initiative solicits feedback from potential users, developers, and other interested parties, whether Kantara Initiative members or not, for the sake of improving the interoperability and quality of its technical work. Public Review and IPR Review Period Opens: 08 June 2026, 3:00 PM ET Review Period Closes: 23 July, 2026, 3:00 PM ET Overview of Document/ABSTRACT: The purpose of the Inclusive Purpose Consent Query is to enable a Verifier to send sufficient information to a smartphone to enable the holder to understand the query fully and quickly. The message may suffice to acquire all the information a verifier requires for common, simple queries. At the very least, it will establish a connection to a user agent (like a digital wallet) that can continue the query process. This document is not intended to be a complete formal specification but should be treated as an explainer for understanding the requirements for a broad range of inclusive use cases. An inclusive query can be handled by all people who are entitled to access a service or other resource. To become inclusive, a query must be able to be processed even when the holder or the subject is: - Not able to communicate in the local or preferred language, - Aware but not capable of handling the requirements of digital devices, - Unable to give informed consent on their own behalf, or - In an emergency location where network access is not available. Kantara invites your review of this document and asks that you submit any comments and proposed revisions on or before July 23, 2026. As this deadline will be strictly adhered to, late submissions will not be taken into account. ____________________ To Comment on the Recommendation: - Single comment: [Public Comment Form](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1456&qid=9444… - Multiple comments: [Kantara-Comment-Template RIUP IPCQ Recommendation.xlsx](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?… - Send your comments via email to [Staff](mailto:staff@kantarainitiative.org) with the subject “RIUP - IPCQ WG COMMENT SUBMISSION". _____________ Intellectual Property Rights Notice: Intellectual Property Rights Notice: In accordance with the Kantara Initiative [IPR Policy](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1459&qid=94… B Article 5 and the Kantara Initiative [Operating Procedures](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1455&qi… Section 7.5, you have a period of 45 days to review the document for any Necessary Claims that may be implicated by the final Recommendation. Note that any submissions are deemed to be contributed under the IPR Option of RIUP: [Option Patent and Copyright Reciprocal Royalty Free with Opt-Out to (RAND)](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1459&qid=944…) While there is no requirement to review your patent portfolio for Necessary Claims, please be advised that unless you provide a licensing objection in accordance with the Kantara Initiative IPR Policy Article 5 or a notice of withdrawal in accordance with Kantara Initiative IPR Policy Article 6 on or before July 23, 2026 you will have committed to the licensing provisions as set forth by the Patent & Copyright: [Option Patent and Copyright Reciprocal Royalty Free with Opt-Out to (RAND)](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1459&qid=944…) IPR Policy with respect to any Necessary Claims implicated by the final approved document. [RIUP Participants](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1460&… are required to make claims to IPR regarding these technical documents. Having signed the Group Participation Agreement (GPA), all members of the RIUP Work Group should be familiar with these documents, which may create obligations regarding the disclosure and availability of a member’s patent, copyright, trademark, and license rights that are outlined in an approved Kantara Initiative Recommendation. Kantara Initiative invites any other persons who know of any part of this Group output that would infringe on third-party intellectual property rights to disclose such infringement claims so that these claims may be provided to the Group members for resolution. If you are not a RIUP Participant, you have no IPR licensing obligation to any of these documents. To submit an Intellectual Property Rights infringement claim, email [Staff](mailto:staff@kantarainitiative.org) with the subject "RIUP IPR CLAIM". ____________________ Please contact the Kantara Initiative [Staff](mailto:staff@kantarainitiative.org) with any questions regarding this notice. We thank you for your time and interest.

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NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS/IPR REVIEW: Inclusive Performance Consent Query (RIUP Draft Recommendation)
by Kantara Initiative 08 Jun '26

08 Jun '26

[https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/unsubscribe/?reset=1&jid=6… [View in your browser](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/view/?reset=1&id=… [Kantara Initiative Logo](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1428&qid=9103… Notice of Public Comment Period Dear Kantara Initiative Community: This is a formal notification that the Resilient Identifiers for Underserved Population Work Group (RIUP) has approved the following document as a Group-Approved Draft Recommendation and its distribution for public comment and IPR Review: Document: Inclusive Purpose Consent Query - A Kantara Recommendation Version:1.0 Document Date: 2026-05-19 Notice and Document available [HERE](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1429&qid=9103…. In accordance with the Kantara Initiative [Operating Procedures](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1430&qi…, this document now enters a 45-day public comment and IPR review period in preparation for an All-Member Ballot to consider its approval as a Kantara Initiative Recommendation. This is an open invitation to comment. Kantara Initiative solicits feedback from potential users, developers, and other interested parties, whether Kantara Initiative members or not, for the sake of improving the interoperability and quality of its technical work. Public Review and IPR Review Period Opens: 08 June 2026, 3:00 PM ET Review Period Closes: 23 July, 2026, 3:00 PM ET Overview of Document/ABSTRACT: The purpose of the Inclusive Purpose Consent Query is to enable a Verifier to send sufficient information to a smartphone to enable the holder to understand the query fully and quickly. The message may suffice to acquire all the information a verifier requires for common, simple queries. At the very least, it will establish a connection to a user agent (like a digital wallet) that can continue the query process. This document is not intended to be a complete formal specification but should be treated as an explainer for understanding the requirements for a broad range of inclusive use cases. An inclusive query can be handled by all people who are entitled to access a service or other resource. To become inclusive, a query must be able to be processed even when the holder or the subject is: - Not able to communicate in the local or preferred language, - Aware but not capable of handling the requirements of digital devices, - Unable to give informed consent on their own behalf, or - In an emergency location where network access is not available. Kantara invites your review of this document and asks that you submit any comments and proposed revisions on or before July 23, 2026. As this deadline will be strictly adhered to, late submissions will not be taken into account. ____________________ To Comment on the Recommendation: - Single comment: [Public Comment Form](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1431&qid=9103… - Multiple comments: [Kantara-Comment-Template RIUP IPCQ Recommendation.xlsx](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?… - Send your comments via email to [Staff](mailto:staff@kantarainitiative.org) with the subject “RIUP - IPCQ WG COMMENT SUBMISSION". _____________ Intellectual Property Rights Notice: Intellectual Property Rights Notice: In accordance with the Kantara Initiative [IPR Policy](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1434&qid=91… B Article 5 and the Kantara Initiative [Operating Procedures](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1430&qi… Section 7.5, you have a period of 45 days to review the document for any Necessary Claims that may be implicated by the final Recommendation. Note that any submissions are deemed to be contributed under the IPR Option of RIUP: [Option Patent and Copyright Reciprocal Royalty Free with Opt-Out to (RAND)](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1434&qid=910…) While there is no requirement to review your patent portfolio for Necessary Claims, please be advised that unless you provide a licensing objection in accordance with the Kantara Initiative IPR Policy Article 5 or a notice of withdrawal in accordance with Kantara Initiative IPR Policy Article 6 on or before July 23, 2026 you will have committed to the licensing provisions as set forth by the Patent & Copyright: [Option Patent and Copyright Reciprocal Royalty Free with Opt-Out to (RAND)](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1434&qid=910…) IPR Policy with respect to any Necessary Claims implicated by the final approved document. [RIUP Participants](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/url/?u=1435&… are required to make claims to IPR regarding these technical documents. Having signed the Group Participation Agreement (GPA), all members of the RIUP Work Group should be familiar with these documents, which may create obligations regarding the disclosure and availability of a member’s patent, copyright, trademark, and license rights that are outlined in an approved Kantara Initiative Recommendation. Kantara Initiative invites any other persons who know of any part of this Group output that would infringe on third-party intellectual property rights to disclose such infringement claims so that these claims may be provided to the Group members for resolution. If you are not a RIUP Participant, you have no IPR licensing obligation to any of these documents. To submit an Intellectual Property Rights infringement claim, email [Staff](mailto:staff@kantarainitiative.org) with the subject "RIUP IPR CLAIM". ____________________ Please contact the Kantara Initiative [Staff](mailto:staff@kantarainitiative.org) with any questions regarding this notice. We thank you for your time and interest.

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Publication Notice: SP 800-63B-4 Service Assessment Criteria (SAC) and – Effective Immediately
by Lynzie Adams 20 May '26

20 May '26

Dear Assurance Program Participants, This notice <https://kantarainitiative.org/publication-notice-sp-800-63b-4-service-asses…> confirms the formal publication of the Kantara Initiative International Assurance Program: SP 800-63B-4 Service Assessment Criteria (SAC) & Statement of Criteria Applicability (SoCA), aligned to NIST SP 800-63B Revision 4 – Authentication and Authenticator Management. Following completion of the public review process and consideration of community feedback, the assessment criteria have been finalized and are effective immediately. As of the publication date: - Authenticator Assurance Level (AAL) assessments can now be conducted against SP 800-63B-4. - Initial applications should be submitted to secretariat(a)kantarainitiative.org. - All organizations seeking assessment and certification are now required to contract directly with Kantara Initiative. Kantara will manage the engagement and assignment of accredited assessors. - The previous SP 800-63B-3 assessment criteria will continue to be available to those requiring it. - Trust Mark holders and registered applicants seeking certification are encouraged, but not required, to transition to SP 800-63B-4 upon renewal. The assessment documentation and supporting materials are provided with this notice and are also available through the Kantara Initiative website <https://kantarainitiative.org/download-category/service-assessment-criteria…>. *Please note* that all <https://kantarainitiative.org/download-category/supporting-templates-servic…>additional documentation <https://kantarainitiative.org/download-category/supporting-templates-servic…> has also been updated – including the Application, Service Description, and Assessor Report. Kantara Initiative also advises that an updated SP 800-63 Revision 4 base publication package is currently in development. This forthcoming release will incorporate the Common Operational (CO_SAC) assessment criteria to support a unified Revision 4 assessment framework. Further details regarding publication timing and transition guidance will be provided separately. Questions regarding implementation or transition may be directed to the Assurance Program team at secretariat(a)kantarainitiative.org. *Lynzie Adams | **Assurance Program Manager* *Phone:* (301) 810-3977 *LinkedIn:* @KantaraInitiative *Sign up to receive our newsletter! <https://kantarainitiative.org/newsletter-form/>*

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Publication NOTICE: The Digital Identity Risk Universe – 2026 & Accompanying Report
by Kantara Initiative 15 May '26

15 May '26

[https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/unsubscribe/?reset=1&jid=6… [View in your browser](https://kantarainitiative.org/membership/mailing/view/?reset=1&id=… [Kantara Initiative Logo](https://www.kantarainitiative.org) Publication Notice: The Digital Identity Risk Universe – 2026 & Accompanying Report Dear Kantara Community: We are pleased to announce the formal publication of a major new community work product: The Digital Identity Risk Universe – 2026, along with its Accompanying Report. Developed by the [Digital Identity Risk Universe Discussion Group](https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DDIRU/overview) (DIRU DG), this pair of resources provides a technology-agnostic framework designed to help organizations identify, organize, and manage the diverse risks associated with digital credentials. About the Publications: - The Digital Identity Risk Universe – 2026 (DIRU): A comprehensive spreadsheet mapping out risks across the credential lifecycle, from creation and enrollment to holder management and verification. Notably, it introduces a specialized taxonomy to address emerging AI Agent/Agentic Identity Risks. - The Accompanying Report: Explains the motivation, methodology, and overarching insights behind the risk universe framework, serving as a practical guide for risk management teams to build out their own internal Risk Registers. Both files have been successfully published under Kantara Initiative Operating Procedures (IPR: Non-Assertion Covenant) and are available to the public. Accessing the Documents: You can download both files here: [Kantara Initiative Reports and Recommendations](https://kantarainitiative.org/reports-recommendations/) We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Editor John Fiske, as well as the numerous group contributors whose collaborative efforts made this critical reference framework possible. For feedback or questions, please reach out to the [Discussion Group](mailto:dg-riskuniverse@kantarainitiative.org). Please share with your networks, and thank you most sincerely for your support of Kantara Initiative! Best, -Kantara Staff

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Leadership Council Call - Tuesday, May 19 10AM ET
by Amanda Gay 13 May '26

13 May '26

Hi all: The full LC will meet next Tuesday, May 19 at 10AM ET. Click here for a draft agenda <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1836777475/2026-05-19+LC…> - please reach out with any feedback/inclusions! *REMINDER: If you haven't already, your WG Slides <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Zk6nE81RzPB9u6AstnPLP2IkcZejWT8y/ed…> need to be updated ASAP! * Conference season is upon us, and Kay relies on this PPT to promote our Groups! Looking forward to seeing everyone! Best, -Amanda -- Amanda Gay | Work Groups and Membership [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Phone: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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FINAL REMINDER - ACTION REQUIRED - eBallot to Approve the Risk Universe Discussion Group Output for Publication
by Amanda Gay 04 May '26

04 May '26

Good morning all: This email is your *FINAL* reminder to vote in the eBallot to Approve the Digital Identity Risk Universe DG output (Report and Excel file) for publication (Materials linked below) - voting only takes a couple of minutes! DIRU Output links: - Universe Spreadsheet <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JfCyEhsl2W60m72HAHSaMvrP8cFWBpqqBDt…> - Digital Identity Risk Universe Report <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fJyJsBHczCfYTYA23xgBTO1T7BRy4IPc/edit> Motion: To approve the DIRU (Risk Universe) Discussion Group Output for Publication. Wiki Record <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1778286593/27+April+2026…> Vote here: eBallot <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QT7FPWL> *Reminders:* *Eligible Votes: 5WGs + 1 Board vote. A simple majority is required to pass.* *Discussion Groups are not permitted to vote in eBallots. * Open: Monday, April 27, 2026, 10 AM ET Close: Monday, May 4, 2026, 10 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: +1 571-475-8895 LinkedIn: @KantaraInitiative

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