A new ITU-T standard ushers in a new era for OpenID
Digital identity security is entering a new era as the OpenID Connect Core 1.0 specification has been formally adopted, by incorporation, by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) as Recommendation X.1285. This milestone represents the first time an OpenID Foundation (OIDF) specification has been recognized as an ITU-T standard, and it offers implementers even more confidence […]
A Global First: OpenID Foundation Demonstrates Real-World Interoperability of New Digital Identity Standards
On May 5, 2025, the OpenID Foundation convened a landmark interoperability demonstration of digital identity credentials that brought together leading identity platforms, standards bodies, and government agencies from three regions. This is the first public demonstration of how a user can present their digital identity across digital platforms, devices, and credential formats in a way […]
OpenID Foundation presents at Financial Data Exchange Summit
The OpenID Foundation’s Gail Hodges and Joseph Heenan presented a talk on “If, when, and why to implement the FDX ‘blue’ security profile with FAPI 2.0” on Tuesday April 22nd for the benefit of North American attendees at the Financial Data Exchange’s Spring Global Summit held at the Gaylord National Harbor. This talk is especially […]
OIDF hosts unique global demo of digital ID interoperability
Representing a major milestone in digital identity progress, this unique event will showcase global stakeholder collaboration, technological innovation, and a clear focus on real-world applicability. Designed for a multi-stakeholder audience, the OpenID Foundations invites interested parties to join the virtual webinar. The OpenID Foundation (OIDF), a global leader in open identity standards, is hosting an […]
Join us for a global demo of digital identity in action
In a world where digital transactions and online services touch almost every facet of daily life, having a secure, privacy-preserving identity you can carry anywhere is no longer a luxury. It’s a necessity. On Monday, May 5th, 2025 (4:30-6:00pm CET / 10:30am-12:00pm ET / 7:30-9:00am PT), the OpenID Foundation is bringing together governments, standards bodies, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 from recent hackathons and new […]
Announcing the IPSIE Working Group
The OpenID Foundation is delighted to announce the formation of the Interoperability Profiling for Secure Identity in the Enterprise (IPSIE) Working Group. This WG aims to tackle key challenges that underlie identity security in today’s enterprise environments. The Core Challenge Identity and Access Management (IAM) within the enterprise is a multifaceted endeavor, as indicated by […]