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= Identity Reference Model =

Introduction
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Purpose of Standardized Identity Reference Model

 * Illustrate the major concepts, components and services necessary for interoperable identity ecosystems
 * Used to show how the different infrastructures, implementations fit or align with one another (or are separate)
 * Depict credential/identity brokers, authoritative/relying parties, etc.
 * Ensure consistency between different implementations (i.e. web, mobile) and interoperability between deployments (different jurisdictions or countries)
 * Clarify key terminology for use in standards development
 * Identity validation, identity verification, etc.�
 * Assist in defining high-level requirements (i.e. policy, federation) for ‘trusted identity’
 * In a federation context, ‘trusted identity’ is the same as ‘federated identity’
 * Can be used to show traceability to key compliance requirements