A Trustmark is a recognizable signal that the trust framework is in operation. The signal could be a phrase, word, symbol or logo that is easily recognizable.
The main parties who need to see and understand the Trustmark and what it implies are:
Analogous examples of trust marks that offer similar services, for both users and Relying Parties, to those that are required for identity can be found in payments: VISA, Mastercard, AMEX.
Interoperability between frameworks might be signalled to users and Relying Parties by creating an overarching Trustmark and / or by listing mutual agreements between frameworks when the Trustmark information is displayed.
The Trust Framework should set rules on: