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 […]
Notice of Vote to Approve Proposed Errata to OpenID Connect for Identity Assurance 1.0
This is a notice of an upcoming vote to approve proposed errata corrections to OpenID Connect for Identity Assurance 1.0. The two-week voting period will be between Friday, May 15, 2026, and Friday, May 29, 2026, once the 45 day review of the specification has been completed. The OpenID Connect working group page https://openid.net/wg/ekyc-ida/. If […]
OpenID Federation 1.1 Final Specifications Approved
The OpenID Foundation membership has approved the following as OpenID Final Specifications: OpenID Federation 1.1: https://openid.net/specs/openid-federation-1_1-final.html OpenID Federation for OpenID Connect 1.1: https://openid.net/specs/openid-federation-connect-1_1-final.html A Final Specification provides intellectual property protections to implementers of the specification and is not subject to further revision. These Final Specifications are the product of the OpenID Connect Working Group. The […]
**Save the Date** OpenID Foundation Global Conference 2027
The OpenID Foundation is pleased to announce the dates for its inaugural Global Conference, bringing together leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the digital identity ecosystem. The goal: to connect ecosystems, share best practices, and accelerate global interoperability. 📅 Main Conference Day: Tuesday 2 February 2027📅 Working Groups & Side Events: Wednesday & Thursday 3–4 […]
Calling all members – register for the GDC Conference now
The OpenID Foundation is pleased to announce that it is a co-organizer of the Global Digital Collaboration (GDC) Conference, taking place this September 1-3 in Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland. The GDC is not a typical industry conference. It has been brought together by a coalition of standards development organizations, intergovernmental bodies, open-source foundations, and NGOs with […]
Notice of Vote to Approve the Proposed Implementer’s Draft of OpenID Connect Advanced Syntax for Claims (ASC) 1.0
The two-week voting period will be between Friday, May 1, 2026 and Friday, May 15, 2026, once the 60 day review of the specification has been completed. The eKYC & IDA working group page: https://openid.net/wg/ekyc-ida/. If you’re not already a member, or if your membership has expired, please consider joining to participate in the approval vote. Information […]
Notice of Vote to Approve Proposed OpenID Federation 1.1 Final Specifications
The two-week voting period will be between Tuesday, April 21st, and Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as the 60 day review of the specifications have been completed. The OpenID Connect working group page https://openid.net/wg/connect/. If you’re not already a member, or if your membership has expired, please consider joining to participate in the approval vote. Information on […]
What governments need to know about Verifiable Credentials
Key takeaways from the OpenID Foundation and World Bank webinar on verifiable credentials The OpenID Foundation was proud to join the World Bank’s Innovation for Service Delivery series for a webinar exploring the growing global momentum behind verifiable credentials (VCs) and digital wallets. The session was aimed at governments as a whole, not just their […]
OIDF welcomes NIST SP 1800-42 and announces new eKYC work item
By Juliana Cafik, Independent Identity Standards & Solutions Architect. Juliana is also a contributor to the OIDF NIST NCCoE Project for mDL and Lead Editor of an extension to the OpenID Foundation’s OIDC4IDA Claims Registration. The NIST NCCoE Mobile Driver’s Licenses (mDL) Project (Special Publication 1800-42) marks a watershed moment for financial sector security, replacing […]