Re: Derived Attributes

Hi Adam

since credentials are signed by issuers, then I do not believe a
repository can implement a derived attribute, as a repository is not
usually a trusted issuer. I suggest the issuer will issue this if
requested to by the subject.

regards

David

On 22/08/2017 21:51, Adam Sobieski wrote:
> Credentials Community Group,
> 
> I would like to ask about /derived attributes/ (e.g. over 21 which is
> derived from birthdate and the current date), about how they are
> implemented by credential repositories towards understanding whether
> more complex derived attributes such as electoral districts might be
> possible.
> 
> Electoral districts (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral_district)
> are dynamic regions. A digital wallet might inquire to a remote service
> about how an address or location maps to an electoral district (e.g.
> https://developers.google.com/civic-information/)
> 
> Cities, states and electoral districts could be useful for government
> feedback forms, recording audio messages for or writing letters to
> Congresspeople via websites.
> 
> 
> Best regards,
> Adam Sobieski

Received on Wednesday, 23 August 2017 09:42:57 UTC