OIDF has implemented a new Liaison Policy effective immediately
Like many standards development organisations (SDOs), the OpenID Foundation establishes liaison relationships with other SDOs, technology associations, governments and industry bodies to collaborate and mutually advance shared goals. The OIDF Liaison Policy is a new policy and establishes the framework by which OIDF enters into, manages, and, where necessary, terminates formal liaison relationships with liaison […]
The OIDF Groups, Activities, & Events Code of Conduct Policy has been updated – here’s what you need to know
At the OpenID Foundation, everything we do is built on open collaboration and the diverse perspectives that make our work meaningful. The OIDFGroups, Activities, & Events Code of Conduct Policy implemented in June 2025 plays a key role in making that possible. When it was first introduced, its purpose was to provide a common framework […]
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 longer supported. After evaluating two […]
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 collaborate with day in and […]
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 our sessions far exceeded expectations, […]
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 strengthen security and streamline identity […]
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 them on the Board. Open […]
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 Foundation is especially focused on […]
Proposed Revisions to OpenID Process Document and IPR Policy
Dear OpenID Foundation Members, A subgroup of OpenID Foundation board members and key staff have been working to update the “OpenID Process” document based on issues raised by some board members to ensure the document aligns with how the Foundation currently works. This update addresses those original issues and also identified a significant number of […]
Guidance to the CFPB regarding US Open Banking
Authors: Gail Hodges, Joseph Heenan, Dima Postnikov, Mark Haine, Mike Leszcz, Elizabeth Garber Following our May 16 open letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the OpenID Foundation has been engaged in discussions about their rule-making on Personal Financial Data Rights. This post summarizes our guidance to the CFPB. Why are we engaged? The OpenID […]