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We responded with the understanding that WHO favored proven architectural approaches that were demonstrably and reliably implementable at a global scale, but clearly stated the need to consider a more decentralized approach at the member state level. 

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Use Case Implementation Workstream

The Use Case Implementation Workstream on April 13 hosted a great EU-focused discussion (recording here). Petros Kavassalis and Nikos Triantafyllou from the University of Aegean’s i4m Lab provided a high-level overview of the EU Digital Green Certificate (DGC) and proposed two approaches regarding how to adopt a VC approach that can work with DGC at the member state level (presentation slides here).

The presentation was followed by a heated discussion that covers topics including regulations around verifiers, issuer or certificate revocations, limited use of DGC to cross-border travel, etc. To continue the great conversations and discuss how we can form a community group to help shape things in the EU, join our slack channel #cci-prep-eu-subgroup. 

The next call is on Tuesday, April 27 (7 am PT / 2 pm UTC). The agenda includes one presentation from Blockchain Labs who has worked with South Korea's Disease Control and Prevention Agency to launch the national W3C-VC-based vaccination certification system and a presentation or discussion topic TBD.

Rules & Governance Workstream

Review and drafting work continues on the upcoming version of the CCI Governance Framework. The participants have been discussing the perspectives emerging from the collaboration with ID2020 and Trust over IP Foundation (ToIP) on the Global Health Pass Collaborative especially in the context of paper credentials. The upcoming Internet Identity Workshop (IIW) event provides a good opportunity to discuss some of the approaches on data rights and governance with a wider and engaged audience. The next set of work on the governance framework includes designing policies specific to issue, storage, and sharing of credentials (and passes).

Vaccine Credentials Focus Group - US Subgroup

The US Subgroup had a discussion last week (recording here) about how to stay relevant and provide a response in light of the recent negative US press regarding the issuance of COVID-19 Vaccination Credentials. '

Many of the group members attended the CCI Summit on April 15, which focused on US domestic reopening. The next call on April 22 will provide a recap of the event and explore ideas that this group can work on.

Upcoming Events

Internet Identity Workshop #32

Date: April 20-22, 2021   Discount Code: CCI_XXXII_20
(There are discounted ticket types for students and start-ups from developing economies, which you can purchase with the discount code as well)
At the Internet Identity Workshop (IIW) you'll acquire the real-time pulse of genuinely disruptive technologies that are the foundation of today's important internet movements. Every IIW moves topics, code and projects downfield. Name an identity topic, and it's likely that more substantial discussion and work has been done at IIW than any other conference! 

ID4Africa LiveCast: Vaccination Certificates & Identity Management

Date: April 29, 2021
In view of the critical and global importance of vaccination certificates and their intimate connection with identity management, ID4Africa is dedicating a 3-part series of LiveCasts to delve into the surrounding issues. With Part 1 episode having already occurred, Part 2 & 3 episodes will explore 20 national and private sector initiatives that were selected through a competitive merit-based process from over 75 submissions received during a Call for Participation.

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