Principles should be accessible for end users, written in plain English and where possible not use jargon.

In the first iteration of the principles, created by previous OIX working groups, it was unclear whether ID referred to an identity, a credential or both. In this latest iteration, the word ID has been replaced with digital identity. The OIX glossary defines this as: A Digital Identity allows a user to provide trust in their identity to any organization.

The latest user centric principles to reflect this wording change along with some minor amendments to ensure that the guidance is not too prescriptive.