Policy-Discussion

[Ian G <iang AT systemics.com>]

Philipp Gühring wrote:
> Hi,
>
> > > > Still don't see the causal nexus here. Why does the entity have to be
> > > > more unique than all the certificates, that will ever identify it. Or
> > > > are there certificates with date of birth planned?
>
> We need the DoB to automatically limit assurers below 18 years to issue only 
> up to 10 assurance points.


If that was the only reason, then it would be reasonable to 
add a tickbox to the Assurance form that said "over 18?" and 
to discard the DoB on reaching 18.  Or somesuch.

Also, we should think carefully if we need the under 18 / 
over 18 distinction, and it's usage is just because the DoB 
is recorded.  In the absence of the DoB what problems would 
there be?

(It isn't the only reason, Duane identified the partial 
uniqueness issue, but again there are solutions to that 
elsewhere.)

iang