Self-sovereign Identity Model in a Higher Education Institution

Abstract

Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) arises as a response to the need of users to have control and autonomy over their identity in the digital environment. In this new paradigm, users manage and safeguard their credentials in personal repositories, eliminating dependence on centralized databases of service providers. The development of IAS-based solutions is growing. It is seen as a key technology to unify personal identity control promoting security, privacy, and transparency by allowing individuals to decide how and when to share their personal information in a decentralized environment. The proposed work will address the technological and non-technological requirements to implement effective SSI solutions. The state of the art will be analyzed, highlighting government initiatives. In addition, specific tools such as Hyperledger Indy and Aries will be explored and used to develop a prototype IAS solution in a controlled environment. This prototype will serve as an initial experience using IAS within academia, with the expectation of fostering future Research, Development, and Innovation (R&D&I) projects.