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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
2025: A year worth talking about for the OpenID Foundation
Some years pass quietly. For the OpenID Foundation, 2025 was not one of them. The pace and scale of progress across the OpenID Foundation community this year was remarkable, so remarkable in fact that we felt compelled to bring the 2025 story together in this “Year in Review” report. The story it tells is one […]
OIDF sets the stage for independent oversight of conformance testing
Kantara Initiative to collaborate on role of Authorized Auditor The OpenID Foundation is pleased to announce that the Kantara Initiative – a global community focused on improving the trustworthy use of identity and personal data – has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to become an Authorized Auditor under the Foundation’s independent conformance testing program. This […]
Leading organisations join OIDF independent conformance test program
In December 2025, the OpenID Foundation announced the forthcoming launch of self-certification for OpenID for Verifiable Credentials. Since then, the OpenID Foundation has been working to confirm the organisations who will help shape the next phase – a globally recognised independent conformance test program. Today, we are pleased to introduce the organisations that will play a key […]
Registration Open for OpenID Foundation Hybrid Workshop on Mon 27th April 2026
The OpenID Foundation will be holding a hybrid workshop on Mon 27th April 2026, just ahead of the Spring 2026 Internet Identity Workshop (IIW). This hybrid event will take place both in person at Cisco’s office in San Jose, California, USA and online making it accessible to participants worldwide. Event Details: 📅 Date: Monday, 27th […]
Adapting FAPI to evolving TLS cipher suites
FAPI is widely deployed, and as implementations mature, ongoing maintenance becomes as important as the initial implementation. One specific challenge is managing TLS cipher suites. FAPI deliberately builds on widely deployed internet standards. That design choice has served the ecosystem well, but it also means that FAPI inherits the lifecycle dynamics of those underlying standards. […]