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Currently two NRENs, SWITCH (Switzerland) and SUNET (Sweden), are taking the lead and already implementing this new approach, although based on different architectures. GARR (Italy) is planning to roll out its own version of this model, incorporating national eGOV-ID identities. These three architectures are compared and analysed in the document.
Finally, a set of practices are identified to guide potential adopters who are considering moving from an organisation-centric approach to user-centric R&E identity management. Policy, governance, data protection, technology, security and interoperability principles are covered.
The work presented in this deliverable, including practical examples of NRENs that are adopting this approach and the additional knowledge gathered, aims to encourage more federations to consider the shift from purely organisational identities to lifelong individual R&E identities which enable users to manage their relevant affiliations more flexibly.
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