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Proof of personhood
Human uniqueness within an enrolment system
Short definition
A mechanism intended to establish that a proof relates to a distinct human within a specified enrolment system. Its criteria and assurance level depend on the implementation. It does not by itself establish a civil identity, honest intent or authority to commit a bank account.
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- World, Proof of HumanThe supplier’s account of biometric humanity and uniqueness checks.
- NIST, Digital Identity ModelIdentity proofing, authentication and authorisation decisions have distinct roles.