Identity Attribute (Dictionary Entry)

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Last updated: 03-31-2020
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Context

IAM

Term

Identity Attribute

Alternative Forms

Attribute

Definitions

Attributes that are digitally recorded and linked to an identity and used for transaction or other purposes.

Examples:

  • Biometric attributes

    • Fingerprints

    • Irises

  • Demographic attributes

    • Address of residence

    • Age

    • Country of residence

    • Gender

  • Legal documents-based attributed (e.g. based on government-issued documents such as birth certificates, national ID cards, passports):

    • Fiscal Code

    • Passport Number

    • Social Security Number

  • Financial attributes

    • Bank account number

    • Credit card number

  • Transaction attributes

    • Behavior / habits

    • Preferences

    • Session information

Related Terms

Quotes

Attribute: A named quality or characteristic inherent in or ascribed to someone or something. In identification systems, common personal identity attributes include name, age, sex, place of birth, address, fingerprints, a photo, a signature, an identity number, date and place of registration, etc.

(World Bank Group and GPFI, 2018, p. vii)

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