Dear Assurance Program Participants,

This notice confirms the formal publication of the Kantara Initiative International Assurance Program: SP 800-63A-4 Service Assessment Criteria (SAC) & Statement of Criteria Applicability (SoCA).

The updated assessment criteria are effective immediately.

As of the date of this notice:

• Identity Assurance Level (IAL) assessments can now be conducted against SP 800-63A-4. Initial applications should be submitted to secretariat@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. 
• Accredited assessors will continue to perform assessments; however, they will no longer be contracted directly by applicants.
• The previous SP 800-63-3 assessment criteria will continue to be available to those who require them.

The assessment documentation and supporting materials are provided with this notice.

Questions regarding transition or implementation should be directed to the Assurance Program team by emailing feedback@kantarainitiative.org.