Just went over the contents of my Bloglines “Identity” folder and I have to say that Microsoft’s move to acquire Credentica’s U-Prove technology and expertise got my full attention! 
U-What?
Brands is the inventor of private credentials technology which allows a user to prove something about their identity without disclosing more information than is absolutely necessary. For example, a voter can prove unequivocally that they have the right to vote in the state of California, without having to disclose their name or other personal information.
Description shamelessly taken from here.
Kim Cameron did a good job of following the ripples caused by the news:
- Microsoft to adopt Stefan Brands’ Technology
- Reactions to Credentica acquisition
- Ralf Bendrath on the Credentica acquisition
- Microsoft says, “U-Prove it”
Summing it up: a great technology just got a huge boost and might just find it’s way to our lifes a little bit earlier than I expected.
And in case you didn’t realize: these are really important news!! Just checkout this nifty video to “get it”.
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