| 摘要 |
A method is provided for using an identity service for protecting identity information during an electronic transaction. The method includes registering an identity client, wherein the identity client possesses an associated multi-component identity. The method further includes regulating access to the multi-component identity such that the identity service authorizes dissemination of fewer than all components of the multi-component identity to an identity requestor. The invention additionally includes a method for providing client identity repair in order to protect a client from fraudulent distribution of electronically available client identity information. The method for providing repair includes creating a new identity reference upon detection of fraudulent distribution of identity information and tracking attempts to access an old identity reference. The method additionally includes determining if the attempts to access the old identity reference are authorized and re-directing the attempts to the new identity reference if the attempts were authorized and denying access to the new identity reference if the attempts were not authorized. An associated identity service and insurance and repair service are provided to perform these functions. <IMAGE> |
