The following white papers provide an in-depth understanding of OIX and the unique role it plays in online trust infrastructure.
PDF (12 pages - 343KB). This white paper introduces OIX as a solution for Internet-scale identity assurance. It starts by summarizing the underlying Open Identity Trust Framework model on which OIX is based. It then covers the structure and operation of OIX itself, and how members qualify for certification listings for specific trust frameworks at specific levels of assurance and protection. It provides several example OIX trust frameworks both in operation and development, and concludes by examining how OIX is designed to produce a “race to the top” in online identity policy standards.
PDF (16 pages - 455KB). This white paper defines the online identity assurance model developed by members of the OpenID Foundation (OIDF) and Information Card Foundation (ICF). It explains the special challenge of establishing trust across wide online populations using open identity technologies like OpenID and Information Cards. It defines the basic roles and relationship in the OITF model, including policymakers, OITF providers, identity service providers, relying parties, assessors, auditors, and dispute resolution service providers. It provides several examples of how the OITF model can be applied by different trust communities. The final section defines a set of twelve Principles of Openness to be followed by OITF trust framework providers as well as by policymakers when developing OITF trust frameworks.