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Add note that delegation isn't always initiated by the subject.
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David-Chadwick authored and msporny committed Jan 23, 2024
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Expand Up @@ -1050,9 +1050,12 @@ <h3>Delegation</h3>
Delegation is highly relevant for both phases. The <a>issuer</a> might delegate
processing of the request to a separate entity. The subject, for their part,
might also delegate the ability to request a <a>verifiable credential</a> to a
separate entity. The ability to delegate is a third dimension in the enhanced
efficiency of processing <a>verifiable credentials</a> and has impact on privacy
and human rights.
separate entity. Note that the subject might not always have the capability or
ability to perform delegation. Examples include: a new born baby, a pet, and a
person with dementia. So the request might be performed by a third party who was
not delegated by the subject. The ability to delegate is a third dimension in
the enhanced efficiency of processing <a>verifiable credentials</a> and has
impact on privacy and human rights.
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