Guardian

Definition

Guardian of a person's Identifier is needed to make an Digital Identifier available with Digital Inclusion.

"one who guards," early 14c., garden; early 15c., gardein, from Anglo-French gardein (late 13c.), Old French gardien "keeper, custodian," earlier guarden, from Frankish *warding-, from the Germanic source of guard (v.). Specific legal sense is from 1510s. Guardian angel is from 1630s.

mid-15c., from guard (n.) or from Old French garder "to keep watch over, guard, protect, maintain, preserve" (corresponding to Old North French warder, see gu-), from Frankish *wardon, from Proto-Germanic *wardon "to guard"

Legal Definitions

Utah

Utah has a bill about Identifiers that they misrepresent as Identity https://le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/static/SB0260.html

• Utah Blazes New Trail for SSI: SEDI
• 63A-16-1201. Definitions.

(5)(a)"Guardian" means an individual or entity authorized to act on behalf of an individual.
(b)"Guardian" includes:
(i)a representative designated by an individual;
(ii)the parent or legal guardian of an unemancipated minor; or
(iii)the legal guardian of a legally incapacitated individual.

• 63A-16-1202

(1)(g)(iii)have a guardian obtain or use a state-endorsed digital identity on the individual's behalf.

Solutions

Third Parties

Third-party services can play a crucial role in managing digital access for individuals with disabilities. These services often focus on accessibility, security, and ease of use:

• Assistive Technology Providers: Companies like Deque Systems specialize in creating accessible digital solutions that comply with standards like WCAG 2.1, ensuring equitable access for individuals with disabilities.
• Inclusive Digital Services: Organizations such as Deloitte work on enhancing digital government services to make them more intuitive and accessible for people with disabilities.
• Software Solutions: Platforms like BairesDev offer assistive software technologies tailored to support individuals with disabilities, addressing challenges like mobility, communication, and cognitive impairments.

These services aim to empower individuals with disabilities by providing tools and solutions that enable secure and controlled access to digital resources.

Reverences

• See also the wiki page on Guardianship