Functional Identification System (Dictionary Entry)
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Term | Functional Identification System |
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Definitions | An identification system created to manage the identity lifecycle for a particular service or transaction, such as voting, tax administration, social programs and transfers, financial services, and more. Functional identity credentials — such as voter IDs, health and insurance records, tax ID numbers, ration cards, driver’s licenses, etc. —may be commonly accepted as proof of identity for broader purposes outside of their original intent, particularly when there is no foundational ID system. |
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Functional identification system: An identification system created to manage the identity lifecycle for a particular service or transaction, such as voting, tax administration, social programs and transfers, financial services, and more. Functional identity credentials — such as voter IDs, health and insurance records, tax ID numbers, ration cards, driver’s licenses, etc. —may be commonly accepted as proof of identity for broader purposes outside of their original intent, particularly when there is no foundational ID system.
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