Standard for Recognition Chain Disclosure

Scope

Applies to every credential record published in the 1Cert.org registry.

1. Disclosure. Every published credential record discloses its recognition chain: the credential; the issuing body and its 1Cert Identifier; and the recognition arrangement under which the issuing body is recognised, with the arrangement reference and validity dates.
2. Completeness. A chain link that cannot be disclosed is shown as not recorded; it is never inferred or filled by assertion.
3. Lapse. Where a recognition arrangement has lapsed, the chain displays the lapse and its effective date; the credential record itself is not altered by the lapse.
4. Verification. A verification result presents the chain as recorded at the time of the query.