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Transparency Performance Indicators have been published
by John Wunderlich 15 Aug '25

15 Aug '25

Sharing FYI: I'm happy to announce the publication of the Transparency Performance Indicators Kantara Initiative Recommendation, a product of the ANCR Work Group. Congrats to Sal and ANCR for all their hard work, and thanks to everyone who offered comments, voted, and helped finalize the document! Have a better than expected day, John Wunderlich “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” ― Anatole France Calendly: https://calendly.com/privacycdn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privacycdn/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/privacycdn.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@PrivacyCDN Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrivacyCDN -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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Remote Identity Proofing for EUDI Wallet Onboarding: Strengthening Assurance Against Evolving Threats
by John Wunderlich 15 Aug '25

15 Aug '25

FYI. See attached. Have a better than expected day, John Wunderlich “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” ― Anatole France Calendly: https://calendly.com/privacycdn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privacycdn/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/privacycdn.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@PrivacyCDN Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrivacyCDN -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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Deadline for comments on PEMC Conformance Document
by John Wunderlich 13 Aug '25

13 Aug '25

Hi folks; There is no PEMC call this week, so this is your reminder to comment on the current draft of the conformance document (link below). At next week's meeting we will start to dispose of the comments with an eye to: • Submit the report for a Work Group vote in September • Use the current draft as a basis for some slides or a deck for September events to urge organisations to test conformance report internally • Find organisations to put their hand up and provide feedback on their self testing with the report. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sDS2F7ndtGnc1jFY4yIfvsdpai1Y5s9ZFfFCVX5… Have a better than expected day, John Wunderlich “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” ― Anatole France Calendly: https://calendly.com/privacycdn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privacycdn/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/privacycdn.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@PrivacyCDN Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrivacyCDN -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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Reminder: No Call Today
by John Wunderlich 06 Aug '25

06 Aug '25

But it is a good time to take the hour and review the draft Conformance Report. Have a better than expected day, John Wunderlich “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” ― Anatole France Calendly: https://calendly.com/privacycdn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privacycdn/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/privacycdn.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@PrivacyCDN Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrivacyCDN -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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Zero Knowledge Proofs Alone Are Not a Digital ID Solution to Protecting User Privacy | Electronic Frontier Foundation
by John Wunderlich 05 Aug '25

05 Aug '25

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/07/zero-knowledge-proofs-alone-are-not-d… Have a better than expected day, John Wunderlich “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” ― Anatole France Calendly: https://calendly.com/privacycdn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privacycdn/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/privacycdn.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@PrivacyCDN Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrivacyCDN -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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Reminder: Please Review the PEMC Conformance Doc
by John Wunderlich 05 Aug '25

05 Aug '25

This is a reminder that there is no work group call this week or next week. In the meantime please review and comment on the Conformance Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sDS2F7ndtGnc1jFY4yIfvsdpai1Y5s9ZFfFCVX5… Have a better than expected day, John Wunderlich “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” ― Anatole France Calendly: https://calendly.com/privacycdn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privacycdn/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/privacycdn.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@PrivacyCDN Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrivacyCDN -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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Solid Protocol Restores Digital Agency
by John Wunderlich 24 Jul '25

24 Jul '25

Here's a good read: https://www.inrupt.com/blog/return-to-identity-first-architecture-how-solid… Have a better than expected day, John Wunderlich “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” ― Anatole France Calendly: https://calendly.com/privacycdn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privacycdn/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/privacycdn.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@PrivacyCDN Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrivacyCDN -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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Reminder of PEMC all in an hour
by John Wunderlich 23 Jul '25

23 Jul '25

We will continue to review the Conformance Doc which is currently up to Principle 7. Even if you can't make the call, I would appreciate comments in the doc. Have a better than expected day, John Wunderlich “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” ― Anatole France Calendly: https://calendly.com/privacycdn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privacycdn/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/privacycdn.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@PrivacyCDN Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrivacyCDN -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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Re: Insights from Digital Benefits Network
by Salvatore D'Agostino 18 Jul '25

18 Jul '25

Thanks for sharing, Jorge. best, Sal Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Jorge Flores <jorge(a)entidad.io> Sent: Friday, July 18, 2025 12:57:21 PM To: wg-riup <wg-riup(a)kantarainitiative.org> Subject: [WG-RIUP] Insights from Digital Benefits Network I attended my first meeting at the Digital Identity Community of Practice sponsored by the Digital Benefits Network<https://beeckcenter.georgetown.edu/projects/digital-benefits-network/>. I’m sharing slides that were presented by Colorado Peak and Public Policy Lab + the DBN over insights from (public benefit) applicant feedback and experiences with authentication and proofing. [signature_4191920133] Jorge Flores | Co-founder and CTO | https://www.entidad.io<https://www.entidad.io/> | Book time with me: 30 minutes meeting <https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/0ecdfe2ced8e4bf9a3f895d60556df0c…>

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Musings of a Trust Architect: When Technical Standards Meet Geopolitical Reality - Blockchain Commons
by John Wunderlich 16 Jul '25

16 Jul '25

https://www.blockchaincommons.com/musings/gdc25/ Have a better than expected day, John Wunderlich “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” ― Anatole France Calendly: https://calendly.com/privacycdn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privacycdn/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/privacycdn.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@PrivacyCDN Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrivacyCDN -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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Reminder: No call today
by John Wunderlich 02 Jul '25

02 Jul '25

This week is both Canada Day 🇨🇦 and the 4th 🇺🇸 so no call today. Hope you join the call next week. Have a better than expected day, John Wunderlich “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” ― Anatole France Calendly: https://calendly.com/privacycdn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privacycdn/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/privacycdn.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@PrivacyCDN Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrivacyCDN -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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requirements
by Tom Jones 18 Jun '25

18 Jun '25

I think we need to be more prescriptive on requirements. I think we need minimum requirements. I would change Test Results - Meets Requirement: The Verifier meets all test conditions for its use case. - Partially Meets Requirement: The Verifier meets at least 50% of the test conditions for its use case.Does Not Meet Requirement: The Verifier meets less than 50% of the test conditions for its use case. to Test Results - Meets Requirement: The Verifier meets all test conditions for its use case. - Meets Minimum Requirement: The Verifier meets all of the minimal test conditions for all use cases that it is designed to handle.Does Not Meet Requirement: The Verifier meets less than 50% of the test conditions for its use case. Peace ..tom jones

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The wallet demarcation problem: developing a taxonomy for classifying digital wallets
by John Wunderlich 18 Jun '25

18 Jun '25

FYI: https://proceedings.open.tudelft.nl/DGO2025/article/view/1039 Have a better than expected day, John Wunderlich “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” ― Anatole France Calendly: https://calendly.com/privacycdn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privacycdn/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/privacycdn.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@PrivacyCDN Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrivacyCDN -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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Notice - Release of Work Group Participant Code of Conduct
by Amanda Gay 17 Jun '25

17 Jun '25

Dear WG Participants: This email is to inform you that the Work Group Participant Code of Conduct <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/LC/pages/1055227915/Code+of+Condu…> has been passed by the Leadership Council and is in effect immediately – all group participation is now subject to the Code of Conduct. Reminder: Participation in Kantara Work Groups is subject to all Kantara policies <https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/GI/pages/1081775/All+Policies>. The Code of Conduct is now explicitly included in the Group Participation Agreement (GPA) for transparency as part of the applicable policies for Work Group participation. We request that Work Group participants complete a new GPA <https://kantarainitiative.org/gpa-signup/> at your earliest convenience. **Please note that if you do not complete a new GPA, you are still bound by the Code of Conduct. Thank you for your continued interest and participation in Kantara Initiative Work Groups! Please reach out to your WG Chairs or the Leadership Council with any questions or concerns. 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: Comments on Conformance Documentation for tomorrow’s call
by John Wunderlich 17 Jun '25

17 Jun '25

Here are the documents: Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sDS2F7ndtGnc1jFY4yIfvsdpai1Y5s9ZFfFCVX5… Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kxUWyCnL-KKGBVzDsvLMujmDM7ItEPtlGs5… Have a better than expected day, John Wunderlich “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” ― Anatole France Calendly: https://calendly.com/privacycdn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privacycdn/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/privacycdn.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@PrivacyCDN Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrivacyCDN -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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Draft conformance documentation available for review
by John Wunderlich 11 Jun '25

11 Jun '25

Hi; We had the weekly PEMC call today. You can find the minutes here: https://kantara.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQDgPg. We had a brief chat about the No Phone Home petition. Then, Sal D'Agostino reported on the PEMC presentation he did at Identiverse. Despite being late in the afternoon of the last day, it was well attended, and there may be some new work group members. Finally, I walked people through the conformance documentation and sheet drafts. Principle 1 (Consent and Choice) has been drafted so the group can review format, presentation, and content. All members of the workgroup are encouraged to read and comment on this first tranche of work so that it can serve as a template for the other principles. Your Task (should you elect to participate): Look closely at the conformance document for principle one in the Google Doc. We are looking for feedback on the format, presentation, and content of the documentation. That plan is to deal with those comments at next week’s call. You can also look at the Google Sheet I’m working on for conformance testing. Have a better than expected day, John Wunderlich “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” ― Anatole France Calendly: https://calendly.com/privacycdn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privacycdn/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/privacycdn.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@PrivacyCDN Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrivacyCDN -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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For your consideration
by John Wunderlich 30 May '25

30 May '25

Hi; I’m continuing to noodle in the PEMC Requirements Conformance Documentation. I have put the following under Principle 1: Consent and Choice Applying the Consent and Choice Principle to Mobile Credentials Where consent is the applicable basis for processing data, this principle mandates that organisations, including Issuers, Verifiers, and their respective Providers and Vendors, shall only process personal information with the explicit consent and choice of the individual Holder. This underscores the fundamental right of individuals (Holders) to control their personal information within the mobile credential ecosystem. Consent is only valid if the Holder has a genuine choice to allow or disallow the processing of their information. This means mechanisms must be in place for Holders to make informed decisions before or when any data processing occurs. These mechanisms should present distinguishable processing options, empowering the Holder to select their preferred level of data interaction. Considerations for Implementors: • Informed Decision-Making: Holders must be provided with clear, concise, and easily understandable information about what personal data is being collected, how it will be used, and with whom it might be shared. This information is crucial for them to make an informed choice. • Granular Choices: Where feasible, offer granular options rather than an all-or-nothing approach. This allows Holders to consent to specific processing activities while opting out of others, enhancing their control. • Timing of Consent: Consent must be obtained at or before the point of data processing. It should not be a retroactive justification for data already processed. • Opt-Out Mechanisms: Clear and accessible mechanisms must exist for Holders to opt out of data collection or usage practices. Their decisions to opt out must be respected and promptly implemented by the system. • Cognitive Overload Mitigation: While obtaining explicit consent is paramount, organisations must be mindful of potential "consent fatigue" or cognitive overload on Holders. Continuously prompting for consent for every minor interaction can diminish the effectiveness of the consent process itself. Stakeholders should explore and implement strategies to balance explicit consent requirements with user experience, ensuring that consent requests are meaningful and not burdensome. This involves setting preferences that persist or providing clear explanations of ongoing processing based on initial consent, with easy ways to review and revoke that consent. The Consent and Choice Principle for mobile credentials supports individual autonomy and transparency, ensuring that Holders are active participants in decisions regarding their data, rather than passive subjects of data processing. 2.1.1.1 Obtain Consent for Verifier Processing Description Applicability • Issuer and Vendors to Issuers. • Verifiers and Vendors to Verifiers. • Providers to Holders Pre-conditions Data Scope has been documented The Verifier should explicitly identify and document the personal information elements they intend to request or derive from a Holder's mobile credential. Without knowing what data is involved, it's impossible to design an appropriate consent mechanism or adequately inform the Holder. Purposes have been identified and documented. The Verifier should clearly define and document the specific, legitimate purpose(s) for collecting and processing each personal information element or group. Consent must be specific to the purpose(s) for collection. Vague or overly broad purposes invalidate consent. This also forms the basis of the Notice to the Holder. Notice Mechanism has been implemented. The Verifier has designed and implemented an evident, conspicuous, and easily understandable Notice. This Notice must be presented to the Holder before or at the point of requesting mobile credential data and must contain: • A description of the personal information attributes being requested/processed. • The purpose(s) for processing. • The identity of the Verifier (and any relevant third parties the data might be shared with, if applicable, along with purposes for that sharing). • Information on how the Holder can withdraw consent (if applicable to the specific interaction). • A link to a more detailed privacy policy, if appropriate Consent Mechanism has been implemented. The Verifier has designed and implemented an unambiguous mechanism for the Holder to provide affirmative consent after reviewing the Notice. This mechanism must: • Be separate from other terms or actions (e.g., not bundled with general terms of service acceptance unless directly related and clearly explained). • Offer an explicit "accept/agree" or equivalent affirmative action. • Allow the Holder to equally easily "decline/disagree" or abstain from providing the credential data without undue friction (beyond being unable to access the service that requires that data). There is a Consent Record System The Verifier has a reliable system or process to record the Holder's consent (e.g., timestamp, specific version of notice consented to, scope of consent given). There is a No-Consent Process The Verifier has a defined process for scenarios where a Holder withholds consent, ensuring that processing related to the denied consent does not occur and the Holder is appropriately informed of any consequences (e.g., inability to access a specific service). Staff Training The Verifier has been trained. Staff who engage with consent systems or processes (e.g., those involved in designing interaction flows, IT staff implementing the systems, and customer-facing staff, if applicable) are trained on this consent requirement and internal procedures. Tests Notice Availability & Timing Test Procedure: Initiate an interaction requiring credential data from the Verifier's system. Observation: Is a Notice presented before or at the point of data request? Is it easily accessible and readable? Success Criteria: Notice is timely and presented. Notice Content Adequacy Test Procedure: Review the content of the presented Notice. Observation: Does it accurately list the personal information to be processed? Does it clearly state the specific purpose(s)? Is the Verifier identified? Is the language understandable to a typical Holder? Success Criteria: Notice content is complete, accurate, and transparent as per pre-conditions. Consent Action Test Procedure: Interact with the consent mechanism. Observation: Does the system require an explicit, affirmative action from the Holder to signify consent (e.g., clicking "Agree," unchecking a pre-filled box is not sufficient)? Can the Holder easily decline? Success Criteria: Consent requires an explicit, affirmative action. Declining is straightforward. Data Processing Post-Consent Decision Test Procedure: Scenario A: Provide consent. Attempt to complete the transaction/interaction. Scenario B: Decline consent. Attempt to complete the transaction/interaction. Observation: Scenario A: Does the system process the Holder's data as described in the Notice? Scenario B: Does the system refrain from processing the Holder's personal information for the purpose for which consent was denied? Is the Holder informed of the outcome of declining (e.g., service unavailability)? Success Criteria: Data processing aligns with the Holder's consent decision. The system respects denial of consent. Consent Record Audit: Procedure: (If backend access or logs are available) After a successful consent interaction, attempt to locate the record of this consent. Observation: Is a record of consent stored? Does it contain relevant details (timestamp, scope)? Success Criteria: A verifiable record of consent exists. Test Results • Meets Requirement: The Verifier meets all test conditions for its use case. • Partially Meets Requirement: The Verifier meets at least 50% of the test conditions that apply for its use case Does Not Meet Requirement: The Verifier meets less than 50% of the test conditions that apply for its use case. Have a better than expected day, John Wunderlich “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” ― Anatole France Calendly: https://calendly.com/privacycdn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privacycdn/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/privacycdn.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@PrivacyCDN Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrivacyCDN -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. 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Fwd: GSA, General Services Administration (External) Daily Digest Bulletin
by John Wunderlich 30 May '25

30 May '25

Hi; Kay Chopard has asked me to share this with you. We are hoping that a number of people from Kantara will be able to attend. Have a better than expected day, John Wunderlich “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” ― Anatole France Calendly: https://calendly.com/privacycdn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privacycdn/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/privacycdn.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@PrivacyCDN Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrivacyCDN ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: General Services Administration <gsa(a)notify.gsa.gov> Date: Thu, May 29, 2025 at 4:44 AM Subject: GSA, General Services Administration (External) Daily Digest Bulletin To: <kay(a)kantarainitiative.org> You're Invited: Federal Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) Industry Day – July 14, 2025 05/28/2025 You're invited to attend the Federal Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) Industry Day on Monday, July 14, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. This hybrid event will explore the growing role of mDLs in digital identity and how they can support your organization's mission. Join federal agencies, state governments, industry leaders, and identity experts to: • Learn what mDLs are and how they function • See real-world use cases in action at our vendor booths across sectors • Explore the current state of mDL adoption across the U.S. and globally • Understand how GSA can assist agencies in implementing mDL solutions Choose how you attend - registration required: In Person: Department of the Interior – Sidney Yates Auditorium, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 🔗 Register for In-Person Attendance Virtual: 🔗 Register for Virtual Attendance For more information, contact us at fedmdlday(a)gsa.gov. Real-time closed captioning provided. ASL interpretation available upon request. Earn up to 8 CLPs for attending. Don't miss this unique opportunity to stay at the forefront of digital identity innovation. We look forward to seeing you there! 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Today’s working call
by John Wunderlich 28 May '25

28 May '25

Hi; Here are the notes from today. The PEMC Requirements Conformance Worksheet is intended to be the working document for reporting on a conformance test. It’s a relatively simple worksheet to be completed when an organisation is ready to so a self-assessment or to be assessed by a third party. The WIP is a Google Sheet here. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kxUWyCnL-KKGBVzDsvLMujmDM7ItEPtlGs5… The PEMC Requirements Conformance Test Doc is the documentation to support the worksheet. It is intended to explain how to assess each requirement by providing descriptions, pre-conditions, and test for conformance. The WIP is a Google Doc here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sDS2F7ndtGnc1jFY4yIfvsdpai1Y5s9ZFfFCVX5… Here’s the first example from Principle 1 and including the first requirement. Feel free to comment in the Google documents. Principle 1: Consent and Choice The Holder must consent to the processing of their personal data. Applying the Consent and Choice Principle to Mobile Credentials Where consent is the applicable basis for processing data, this principle mandates that organisations, including Issuers, Verifiers, and their respective Providers and Vendors, shall only process personal information with the explicit consent and choice of the individual Holder. At its core, this principle emphasises individual autonomy. Consent is only valid if the Holder has a genuine choice to allow or disallow the processing of their information. This means mechanisms must be in place for Holders to make informed decisions before any data processing occurs. These mechanisms should present distinguishable processing options, empowering the Holder to select their preferred level of data interaction. Key Considerations for Implementation: Informed Decision-Making: Holders must be provided with clear, concise, and easily understandable information about what personal data is being collected, how it will be used, and with whom it might be shared. This information is crucial for them to make an informed choice. Granular Choices: Where feasible, offer granular options rather than an all-or-nothing approach. This allows Holders to consent to specific processing activities while opting out of others, enhancing their control. Timing of Consent: Consent must be obtained at or before the point of data processing. It should not be a retroactive justification for data already processed. Opt-Out Mechanisms: Clear and accessible mechanisms must exist for Holders to opt out of data collection or usage practices. Their decisions to opt out must be respected and promptly implemented by the system. Cognitive Overload Mitigation: While obtaining explicit consent is paramount, organisations must be mindful of potential "consent fatigue" or cognitive overload on Holders. Continuously prompting for consent for every minor interaction can diminish the effectiveness of the consent process itself. Stakeholders should explore and implement strategies to balance explicit consent requirements with user experience, ensuring that consent requests are meaningful and not unduly burdensome. This involves setting preferences that persist or providing clear explanations of ongoing processing based on initial consent, with easy ways to review and revoke that consent. By adhering to the Consent and Choice principle, organisations can build trust with Holders, foster greater transparency, and ensure their mobile credential solutions align with fundamental privacy rights. This approach moves beyond mere compliance, positioning privacy as a core tenet of the system's design and operation, where choice is the appropriate basis for legitimate processing. 1. Obtain Consent for Verifier Processing Description Obtaining consent for verifier processing requires that Verifiers secure valid consent from holders before processing any personal information received via a mobile credential. The act of a Holder presenting their mobile credential to a Verifier does not necessarily grant implicit permission for the Verifier to process the contained personal data for any purposes. Instead, the Verifier must determine if they must obtain the Holder's explicit consent in response to a clear notice provided by the Verifier to the Holder. Applicability • Issuer and Vendors to Issuers. • Verifiers and Vendors to Verifiers. • Providers to Holders Pre-conditions 1. Identify the Data Without knowing what data is involved, it's impossible to adequately design an appropriate consent mechanism or adequately inform the Holder. The Verifier should explicitly identify and document all personal information elements they intend to request or derive from a Holder's mobile credential. 1. Identify the Purposes Consent must be specific to the purpose. Vague or overly broad purposes invalidate consent. This also forms the basis of the Notice to the Holder. For each personal information element identified, the Verifier should clearly define and document the specific, legitimate purpose(s) for its collection and processing. 1. Design the Notice Mechanism The Verifier should design a system or process for presenting an evident, conspicuous, and easily understandable Notice to the Holder before or when requesting the mobile credential data. This notice should include: • A description of the personal information attributes being requested/processed. • The purpose(s) for processing. • The identity of the Verifier (and any relevant third parties the data might be shared with, if applicable, along with purposes for that sharing). • Information on how the Holder can withdraw consent (if applicable to the specific interaction). • A link to a more detailed privacy policy, if appropriate 1. Design the Consent Mechanism The Verifier should design an unambiguous mechanism for the Holder to actively signify their consent after being presented with the Notice. This mechanism should: • Be separate from other terms or actions (e.g., not bundled with general terms of service acceptance unless directly related and clearly explained). • Offer an explicit "accept/agree" or equivalent affirmative action. • Allow the Holder to equally easily "decline/disagree" or abstain from providing the credential data without undue friction (beyond being unable to access the service that requires that data). 1. System for Recording Consent The Verifier should have a reliable system or process to record the Holder's consent (e.g., timestamp, specific version of notice consented to, scope of consent). 1. Processing for Handling Lack of Consent The Verifier should have a defined process for what happens if a Holder does not consent. This usually means the specific processing (and potentially the related service) cannot proceed. 1. Staff Training and Awareness Relevant staff (e.g., developers, product managers, legal/compliance, customer-facing personnel) should be trained on this consent requirement and the Verifier's processes for upholding it. Test conditions • Notice Presentation Test Simulate a Holder interaction: • Is a Notice presented to the Holder before or when requesting credential data? • Is the Notice easy to find and read? • Does the Notice appear consistently across platforms or systems? Success: The Notice is presented as required • Notice Content Review Examine the content of the Notice: 1. Does the Notice accurately describe the personal information attributes processed? 2. Does the Notice state the purpose(s) for processing? 3. Is the Notice language easy for a typical Holder to understand? 4. Does the Notice identify the Verifier? Success: The Notice content is complete, accurate, and understandable. The Notice aligns with data elements and purposes. • Consent Functionality Test Interact with the consent mechanism: • Is there an explicit, affirmative action required from the Holder to indicate consent (e.g., a checkbox that is unchecked by default, a button to "Agree")? • Is it equally easy to decline or withhold consent? • Does the system prevent processing if consent is not given? • Can the Holder proceed with a "decline" option, and does the system respect this choice by not processing the data for that purpose? Success: The consent mechanism requires an affirmative act, allows for refusal, and the system respects the Holder's choice. • Consent Record Verification Test • After a Holder gives consent, is a record of this consent generated and stored? • Does the record include relevant details (e.g., what was consented to, timestamp)? Success: A verifiable record of consent is created. • Test Privacy Defaults Examine the consent interface: • Are consent options (e.g., checkboxes) pre-filled or pre-selected to indicate agreement? Success: Consent requires an active opt-in; no pre-checked boxes or reliance on inaction as consent. • Data Processing Audit After an interaction where consent was (or was not) given: • if consent was given, verify that only the data elements for which consent was obtained are processed, and only for the stated purposes. • If consent was not given, verify that the Verifier does not process the Holder's personal information from the mobile credential for the requested purpose. Success: Data processing (or lack thereof) aligns with the Holder's consent (or withheld). • Withdrawal of Consent Test If the Verifier offers a mechanism for consent withdrawal: • Is this mechanism easily accessible and usable by the Holder? • Does withdrawing consent effectively stop further processing (for which consent was the basis)? Success: Withdrawal mechanism functions as described and effectively revokes consent. Test Results • Meets Requirement: The Verifier meets all test conditions for its use case. • Partially Meets Requirement: The Verifier meets at least 50% of the test conditions that apply for its use case • Does Not Meet Requirement: The Verifier meets less than 50% of the test conditions that apply for its use case. Have a better than expected day, John Wunderlich “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” ― Anatole France Calendly: https://calendly.com/privacycdn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privacycdn/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/privacycdn.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@PrivacyCDN Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrivacyCDN -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. 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Apologies for the last minute cancellation.
by john＠wunderlich.ca 21 May '25

21 May '25

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Fwd: IIW40 Book of Proceedings! 🐝 Order a T-shirt! 🐶
by John Wunderlich 20 May '25

20 May '25

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UK govt pushes online safety regulations but commits major fumble on One Login | Biometric Update
by John Wunderlich 19 May '25

19 May '25

FYI: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202505/uk-govt-pushes-online-safety-regulat… Have a better than expected day, John Wunderlich “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” ― Anatole France Calendly: https://calendly.com/privacycdn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privacycdn/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/privacycdn.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@PrivacyCDN Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrivacyCDN -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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I don't see how to do privacy-enhanced mobile creds w/o good use cases
by Tom Jones 16 May '25

16 May '25

The entire idea of state-issued digital identifiers seems to be falling apart in the EU. The issue is that some values, like vehicle ID, need to be viewed, or accessed, even when the rest of the user's private data is not. The point is that data release permissions may be different for different data elements. The state of Washington has 200 different ways to grant privileges to subjects. Some states, BC, MD, Indonesia are using the wallet for multiple creds/purposes. This gets back to purpose, which the EU spec (OID4VP), does not require. If the purpose is not stated, the user must understand the purpose from the context, which may be very misleading as the state officer might be a traffic cop or wildlife enforcement. This gets us back to the Collingridge dilemma which describes the challenge of regulating new technologies. - Early stage: When a technology is new, its future impact is unclear, making regulation difficult. - Later stage: Once the technology is widely adopted, it becomes harder to control or modify. The one big flaw I see in ISO 18013-5 is that the wallet is not assumed to be trusted. The EU does require the wallet to be trusted. Perhaps PEMC needs a position on the wallet? 1. should it be trusted? (by issuer, holder, or verifier) 2. should it be considered to be the subject's agent? My recollection is that ISO assumes the issuer is responsible for the wallet Peace ..tom jones

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Reminder: No PEMC call today.
by John Wunderlich 14 May '25

14 May '25

Have a better than expected day, John Wunderlich “The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.” ― Anatole France Calendly: https://calendly.com/privacycdn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/privacycdn/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/privacycdn.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@PrivacyCDN Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrivacyCDN -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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privacy enhancing position from AAMVA
by Tom Jones 09 May '25

09 May '25

Big news from hashtag#EIC2025 <https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23eic2025&origin=HAS…> yesterday: AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators) <https://www.linkedin.com/company/aamva/> said on stage that they will forbid their members from enabling “server retrieval”, the hidden surveillance feature inside the new mobile driving license (MDL). This is big news. While no hashtag#MDL <https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23mdl&origin=HASH_TA…> in production currently uses this “phone home” feature, it’s very existence in the ISO specification means that, in theory, the DMV could choose to be notified every time you use your MDL to prove your identity, age, or address. Given the wide range of scenarios where an instantly-verifiable digital identity credential like an MDL would be useful, this could be tantamount to a citizen-scale surveillance dragnet for the government: a massive invasion of privacy and curtailment of liberty. Thankfully, hashtag# privacy <https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23privacy&origin=HAS…> advocates have been tirelessly shining a light on this risk, and with this clarification of policy we know that at least in the US the risk is somewhat reduced. How the rule will be enforced and what transparency measures will be in place are not yet clear, but this is a very positive step nonetheless. Peace ..tom jones

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