Glossary
Key terms in identity verification, KYC, and compliance — explained simply.
Key terms in identity verification, KYC, and compliance — explained simply.
The UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework sets standards for digital identity services, with UKAS accreditation and listing on the DVS Register.
A GDPR principle (Article 5(1)(c)) requiring that personal data collected must be adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary.
The European Digital Identity Wallet, mandated by eIDAS 2.0, enabling EU citizens to store and present digital identity credentials with selective disclosure.
A cryptographic pattern where data is encrypted with a unique DEK, which is itself encrypted by a master key or KEK.
The revised EU regulation on electronic identification and trust services, mandating digital identity wallets for all EU citizens by December 2027.
A Qualified Electronic Attestation of Attributes is a digitally signed statement about a person's attributes (such as age, qualifications, or professional status) issued by a Qualified Trust Service Provider under eIDAS 2.0.
A Qualified Trust Service Provider is an entity certified under eIDAS to issue qualified electronic signatures, seals, timestamps, and attestations of attributes.
Selective Disclosure JSON Web Token (RFC 9901) is a standard for creating JWTs where individual claims can be selectively disclosed to verifiers.
A cryptographic technique allowing users to share specific attributes from a credential without revealing all information it contains.