How can I be sure my i-broker data is kept private and secure?
Besides conventional network security safeguards, at the i-broker level there are 3 new types of protection. First, in order to serve as a global i-name/i-number registrar with XDI.ORG, a i-broker must publish their privacy, and security policies so they are easily available to all customers. Secondly, XDI.ORG-accredited i-brokers will be required to participate in a reputation service hosted by XDI.ORG into which their customers can provide feedback. Thirdly, brokers may join trust federations such as Identity Commons that will help ensure their members are accountable to best practices for privacy and security protection. In addition, when you share any personal data using your i-broker account, the XDI protocol will automatically negotiate a link contract between you and the subscribing party. This link contract will specify the privacy and security terms of the data sharing relationship to be followed by all parties involved.
