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Glossary
Definitions of terms used across the registry, recognition and due diligence functions.
- 1Cert Identifier
- The permanent identifier of a registry record, in the format 1C-XXXX-XXXX, assigned once and never reassigned.
- Corroborated finding
- A reported item supported by one primary record or by two independent sources, per 1C-STD-005 (draft).
- Credential record
- The registry record of a credential: identifier, holder, title, status, effective dates and recognition chain.
- Data partner
- A partner contributing data under a recorded arrangement. Data partnership is distinct from recognition.
- Disclosed but uncorroborated
- A real allegation reported with its sources that could not be independently supported within scope.
- Enhanced due diligence
- Investigative assessment for higher-risk relationships, integrating identity, ownership, litigation, regulatory and integrity findings in a corroborated report.
- Issuing body
- The organisation that granted a credential; it holds its own registry record.
- Recognition arrangement
- The recorded instrument under which a body is recognised, stating parties, functions, jurisdiction, scope and term.
- Recognition chain
- The recorded sequence connecting a credential to the authority behind it: credential, issuing body, recognition arrangement.
- Recognition Committee
- The governance function that assesses applications for recognition and records the arrangements in force.
- Relying party
- The organisation using a verification result or due diligence report in its own decision; it retains responsibility for that decision.
- Revocation
- The recorded withdrawal of a credential by its issuing body or by the registry under the review and correction process.
- Verification reference
- The citable reference of a verification result, in the format VR-YYYY-NNNNNN, with its as-at timestamp.