There are many standing questions and uncertainties that must be considered in the creation of new identity systemsSOME THOUGHT STARTERS TO BUILDING IDENTITY SOLUTIONS Drivers of identity systems will need to consider many detailed tactical questions in the configuration and implementation of their own identity solutions. We have provided some example questions and uncertainties below. •Which entities need to be involved in an identity system for your area and user group – governments, regulators, financial institutions, consumer groups, others? •What business model that will be sustainable in that situation –user pays, RP pays, government pays? By transaction, subscription, subsidised through other services? •What governance structure is necessary for the system –who should be involved, what should be the extent of their mandate, how will governance be renewed and refreshed? •What is the minimum viable identity product required for that situation –what users should be involved, what services need to be covered, which entities should be involved, what metrics are being tested? •Which frameworks and standards can be adopted for the identity system? •Which components of the identity stack must be proprietary, and which ones can be outsourced or obtained through partnership? •What technology platform is required for the system? •What is the best method of communicating system functionality and benefits to users? 105 WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM | 2016
