DataPortability.org - Share and remix data using open standards MyID.is takes logical step, links Web ID with real world - Ars Technica Ars asked Charles Nourit, founder and CEO of MyID.is, whether this kind of service should be coming from the world's governments instead of the private sector. After all, our governments provide our identification in real life, why not on the Web? "Yes, the governments should do this," Nourit replied, "but attempts so far have failed. For now, MyID.is plans to make money through the initial setup fees it charges. Allowing users to publish content through MyID.is (certified, of course) to social media services is still in the works, as are the single sign-on tools. Further Reading Found via TechCrunch
Specifications OpenID specifications are developed by OpenID working groups and go through three phases: Drafts, Implementer’s Drafts, and Final Specifications. Implementer’s Drafts and Final Specifications provide intellectual property protections to implementers. Final Specifications are OpenID Foundation standards. Final Specifications OpenID Connect specifications: OpenID Connect Core – Defines the core OpenID Connect functionality: authentication built on top of OAuth 2.0 and the use of claims to communicate information about the End-UserOpenID Connect Discovery – (Optional) Defines how clients dynamically discover information about OpenID ProvidersOpenID Connect Dynamic Registration – (Optional) Defines how clients dynamically register with OpenID ProvidersOAuth 2.0 Multiple Response Types – Defines several specific new OAuth 2.0 response types Implementer’s Drafts Drafts Obsolete Specifications Final OpenID 2.0 specifications: OpenID 2.0 Drafts: Early OpenID specifications: