03 Digital Identity Anchor - Data Structure and Schema
03 - Digital Identity Anchor - Data Structure and Schema
Document Status: Draft
Editor: John Phillips
Contributors: Sankarshan Mukhopadhyay

1. About the project
See about the project.
Purpose and Scope of this document
This document describes the types of data sought from authoritative registers to be recorded in the UN/CEFACT GRID.
Requirements
The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT", "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "NOT RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" in this document are to be interpreted as described in BCP 14 [RFC2119] [RFC8174] when, and only when, they appear in all capitals, as shown here.
2. Project Definitions
For project glossary of terms, please see the project glossary.
Document Purpose and Scope
This document describes the types of structure and data of the “Digital Identity Anchor” (DIA) construct used to present proof of the identity of organisations, products and other elements used in supply chain transactions.
One of the key challenges to solve here is that each registry may have its own existing data structures. To the extent possible, we should allow each registry to continue to use its own data structures and identify a mechanism by which these can be accommodated rather than mandate their change.
3. Introduction to the DIA
SUGGEST WE USE THE “EXPLAINER” DECKS TO PROVIDE WORDS AND GRAPHICS TO EXPLAIN THE DIA - WRITE ONCE, USE MANY…
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IMPORTANT: Pre-Reading / Pre-Requisites for all contributors
Read the existing UNTP spec description of the use of the DIA and its proposed format.
See here: https://spec-untp-fbb45f.opensource.unicc.org/docs/specification/DigitalIdentityAnchor
Do this before proposing what we might consider recommending for this project.
DIA Data Structure and Schemas
Actual text
DIA Legal Requirements
Legal Authority and Preconditions for Issuance
X.2.1 The DIA shall be issued exclusively by a national or subnational registry or public authority that is legally empowered to register the relevant subject matter under national law.
X.2.2 The issuance of a DIA shall always be conducted within the boundaries of the applicable legal framework, including where relevant, regional or supranational frameworks, such as European Union law.
X.2.3 The DIA shall not be issued autonomously by international organizations, technology platforms or distributed ledger infrastructures unless such issuance is expressly delegated and governed by the national authority.