An open mobile identity tool: An architecture for mobile identity management

Abstract

We present an architecture for a flexible and open mobile electronic identity tool, which can work as a replacement for numerous ID cards and licenses. In addition, it can be used in various payment and user authentication scenarios. The tool is mobile phone based and uses a security element (e.g., a SIM card) for storing sensitive identity information. We follow the design for privacy principles, such as minimisation of data collection and informed consent of the user. The tool can be implemented using currently available handset technology. © 2008 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.