Glossary, Tautology, Ontology

From IdCommons

[1] Back to Unified Messaging Terms:

How they relate:

Different terms for the same (or very similar concept, with an explanation of the subtle differences)

  • Identity
  • Identity Provider
  • Card Selector
    • Digital Wallet
  • Relying Party
    • Website
    • Internet fed Application
    • on-line store


  • User

anyone to whom personal data (attributes, claims made) are either attributed to (i.e. birthdate, name, location) or privileges granted (HR manager, access to databases, business transactor, authorized member)

  • Transactor

a user performing Internet-transmitted transactions