Identifier

Full Title or Meme

An identifier is basically a name that is assigned to a digital entity or even to a single digital interchange (like a session ID or cookie).

Context

In this context all Identifiers apply only to digital entities which includes data base entries, like User Objects. Real world names are considered to be merely Attributes.

Problems

There is a very real confusion in the real-world as to the meaning of terms used in Identity Management.

Solutions

This wiki seeks to have a common understanding. So terms are given more precise meaning in order that the statements made here can be more logically precise.