Decentralized Identifier (DID)
Strict Definition
"A new type of identifier that enables a verifiable, decentralized digital identity, allowing users to control their own data without relying on a central authority."
Liability Check // Risk Analysis
The 'Identity Fragment' risk. If a user loses the private key associated with their DID, they lose their entire 'Digital Life'—credentials, legal documents, and access—with no central 'Password Reset' available.
Knowledge Context // Related Terms
Auditor NotesVS-AN-2026
"Incorporate DIDs into your customer login systems to reduce your 'Data Liability'—you verify the customer without having to store their sensitive PII (Personally Identifiable Information)."
"Partner with DID explorers and wallet providers to ensure your corporate credentials follow world standards (W3C)."
"Use DIDs to satisfy 'Self-Sovereign Identity' requirements in regions with strict data privacy laws like the EU and California."
SCHEMA_VER: AEO_3.2
LAST_AUDIT: 1/8/2026
HASH: 7YSM27