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OpenID Foundation Member Announcement – Update to How You Log in at openid.net
Dear OpenID Foundation Members, The OpenID Foundation (OIDF) is updating the way you log in at openid.net. Logins at https://openid.net/foundation/members currently use a no-longer-supported service called Janrain Engage. OIDF looked at extending the Janrain Engage solution to offer more social login options but was unable to do so as it is no
OpenID Foundation Members Honoured in Okta’s Identity 25
The OpenID Foundation applauds all the honorees from this year’s Okta Ventures “The Identity 25” program. Today we take a moment to proudly celebrate the members of the OpenID Foundation Community recognized in the Okta Ventures’ Identity 25 honourees. Many of our friends, colleagues, partners are recognized here, who we
OIDF & OIDF-J welcome the Japanese Digital Agency, West Japan Railway Company, and the National Institute of Informatics’ Student VC Project
Translated from the OIDF-J announcement. The OpenID Foundation and the OpenID Foundation Japan would like to express our sincere welcome to the pilot project for the social implementation of services for students using verifiable credentials, which was conducted and announced in March 2025 by the Digital Agency, West Japan Railway
AuthZEN & Shared Signals in the Gartner IAM 2025 spotlight
An intense and unforgettable two days for the OpenID Foundation The OpenID Foundation was again invited to lead cutting-edge interoperability demonstrations at the March 2025 Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit in London this week. This time, two Working Groups, Shared Signals and AuthZEN, had a presence. The demand for
Webinar on IPSIE secures more than 300 registrations
More than 300 identity security leaders and identity professionals registered for a recent webinar where our Executive Director Gail Hodges discussed with industry experts Jeff Reich, Dean H. Saxe, Aaron Parecki and George Fletcher, how enterprises can achieve secure, interoperable identity management using multiple standards, new enterprise interoperability profiles to
OPIN joins OIDF Board via Peers Consulting + Technology
The OpenID Foundation is delighted to announce that Open Insurance Brazil (OPIN) will be joining the OpenID Foundation Board of Directors as a Sustaining Member, via their strategic partnership with Peers Consulting + Technology. Francisco Leme, Chief Technology and Operations Officer for OPIN and representative for Peers Consulting, will represent
Notice of a Security Vulnerability
The OpenID Foundation is committed to maintaining the highest security standards in identity protocols and takes security research seriously. As our specifications move towards final, we engage security researchers to conduct a rigorous security analysis and identify any vulnerabilities in the specifications. During a formal analysis of OpenID Federation, a
OIDF Re-Elected to OpenWallet Foundation’s Board
The OpenID Foundation is delighted to announce its re-election to the OpenWallet Foundation’s (OWF) Board of Directors as an Observer. This position allows the OpenID Foundation to continue representing the OWF’s associate sponsors, which include a diverse array of non-profit, academic, and government entities. For the year ahead, the OpenID
Australian Digital Trust Community Group (ADT CG)
by Victoria Richardson, ID Partners & Community Group Co-Chair We are not yet halfway through the first quarter of 2025 and it’s already clear that digital identity and trusted ecosystems more broadly are front of mind for many countries. Digital driver licenses in particular have made the headlines with insights
OIDF Feedback on NIST’s Attribute Validation Services
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently released a draft report entitled Attribute Validation Services for Identity Management, which seeks to provide a comprehensive framework for agencies considering implementing Attribute Validation Services (AVS) services. AVS are critical for identity proofing, fraud prevention, and ensuring equal access to digital
2025 OpenID Foundation Board of Directors
by Gail Hodges, Executive Director I want to sincerely thank all OpenID Foundation members who voted in the 2025 elections for representatives to the OpenID Foundation Board of Directors. Per the Foundation’s Bylaws and as of December 1, 2024, there were two Corporate Representative and two Community Representative seats up
Strengthening cybersecurity measures – the OpenID Foundation’s recommendations on ENISA’s guidance for the NIS2 Directive
As the European Union continues to strengthen its cybersecurity framework, the NIS2 Directive serves as a pivotal measure to protect critical infrastructure and essential services across member states. Committed to advancing secure and interoperable digital identity standards, the OpenID Foundation welcomes the opportunity to contribute to this critical initiative and
OpenID foundation urges private and public sector organisations to collaborate and drive adoption of privacy-preserving identity solutions
OpenID Foundation applauds the California DMV for its community-based approach to expanding acceptance and use of mobile Driver’s Licenses (mDLs) in California, saying it is a positive model. The two successful community hackathons, co-hosted with the OpenID Foundation, not only empowered government and private sector entities to build, test, and
Driving Innovation and Adoption: Reflections on the California mDL Hackathons
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), in partnership with the OpenID Foundation, recently hosted two groundbreaking hackathons aimed at advancing digital identity through California’s mobile Driver’s License (mDL). With over 100 attendees at both events, they were more than simply technical exercises; they were pivotal moments in the evolution
An Outreach Workshop for Open Banking Chile
Mike Leszcz, OpenID Foundation Operations Director This was a hybrid event with some CMF and ecosystem members participating in person in Santiago. OIDF was very fortunate to have founding member and long-time board member, John Bradley with Yubico, representing OIDF in person. The goal of the workshop was to introduce
Announcing the Death and the Digital Estate Community Group
By Dean H. Saxe I am happy to announce the formation of the Death and the Digital Estate Community Group (DADE CG). DADE CG has been created as a space for the OpenID Foundation and identity community to develop an understanding of how individuals can manage their digital estate in
Accelerating mDL Adoption in the United States
The OpenID Foundation is delighted to announce that it is one of 15 parties to a Collaborative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the National Cybersecurity Council Center of Excellence. This project will accelerate digital identity adoption in the United States. Its first use case supports financial institutions to meet
OIDF to Co-Host Mobile Drivers License Hackathons
Image sourced from Chat GPT The OpenID Foundation is proud to co-host two Hackathons with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in support of their Mobile Drivers License (mDL) pilot. What is the Project? In 2021, the California legislature authorized the DMV to start an mDL pilot, and since
Calling all Implementers: Shared Signals Interop at Gartner IAM Summit
Join us for a Shared Signals Interop Event at Gartner IAM in Grapevine, Texas (December 9-11) Momentum continues to build around the OpenID Shared Signals Framework, CAEP, and RISC standards. Leading companies have announced their support, and implementations are now in production. Building on the success of the first CAEP
All Aboard the CAEP-Ability Hype Train!
Authors: Sean O’Dell (Disney), Atul Tulshibagwale (SGNL) An Identiverse 2024 Panel Recap The attendance for this panel, which featured all co-chairs of the Shared Signals Working Group (SSWG), was near capacity and the engagement from the audience in the Q&A was resounding…because the hype is real with CAEP. The panel