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H2020Staff exchange2019–2023

INCOGNITO · IdeNtity verifiCatiOn with privacy-preservinG credeNtIals for anonymous access To Online services

Horizon 2020 — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Duration
2019-01-01 → 2023-12-31
EU contribution
€1,173,000
Participants
7
Scheme
MSCA-RISE

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Results in brief

IdeNtity verifiCatiOn with privacy-preservinG credeNtIals for anonymous access To Online services

The overarching goal of INCOGNITO is to combine state-of-the-art technologies in a platform that will allow users to easily understand what is needed to access online services with respect to their privacy and be able to prove specific attributes of their identity or their whole identity. During this project, we build on top of the framework that has been developed under the ReCRED project where we leveraged the mobile devices that users habitually carry in order to get access to Online Services. That is, we use advanced software on mobile devices in order to convert online and physical identity proofs into validated and cryptographically strong proofs of identities that can then be used for getting access to Online Services. The project successfully developed an infrastructure that leverages cutting-edge cryptographic schemes and federated login solutions. This infrastructure enables users to maintain their anonymity while ensuring they are qualified for the actions or services they wish to undertake. The use of cryptographic credentials has enhanced security, making the system robust against various cyber threats. INCOGNITO also simplifies the process of acquiring and managing identity attributes from both physical ID documents and online identities. This platform uses advanced verification methods to ensure the authenticity of the documents and the integrity of online identities, thereby reducing the risk of identity theft and fraud. Furthermore, the project successfully introduced an innovative AI-based assistant that enhances user interaction with the system. This assistant provides guidance, information, and actionable insights into identity management processes, making the system more accessible and user-friendly. The AI assistant adapts to user preferences and behaviors, offering personalized advice and support. Finally, two pilot activities were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the developed systems. These activities provided valuable insights into user behavior, system performance, and areas for improvement. The feedback obtained has been instrumental in refining the technology and ensuring it meets the needs of its users.

Data: CORDIS, © European Union

Project objective

The overarching goal of INCOGNITO is to combine state-of-the-art technologies in a platform that will allow users to easily understand what is needed to access online services with respect to their privacy and be able to prove specific attributes of their identity or their whole identity. We build on top of the framework that is being developed under the ReCRED project where we use advanced mobile software in order to convert online and physical identity proofs into validated and cryptographically strong proofs of identities that can be used for getting access to Online Services. INCOGNITO has the following objectives:1.Design and implement an infrastructure that supports qualified anonymity (QA) by leveraging state of the art cryptographic credentials schemes as well as Federated Login solutions.2.Design and implement an Identity Acquisition and Management platform that will allow the user to quickly and securely acquire identity attributes from Physical ID documents and Online Identities.3.Design and implement an advanced UI/UX AI-based assistant that will guide and inform the user about aspects of his identity management as well as possible actions to take.4.Evaluate the results of the project through two pilot activities.To achieve these objectives an inter-sectorial and interdisciplinary secondment program for Experienced and Early Stage Researchers that fosters knowledge exchange is proposed. Academic partners will offer their expertise on online identity acquisition and management, machine-learning algorithms and user experience assessment. Industry partners will offer their expertise on state-of-the-art IT security technologies, production-grade development processes, exposure to industrial research environment and relevant business issues and data.

Original text from CORDIS.

Participants

  • UNIVERSITY OF PIRAEUS RESEARCH CENTER · PIRAEUSCoordinatorGreece
  • CERTSIGN SA · BucurestiRomania
  • FOGUS INNOVATIONS & SERVICES P.C. · KAISAIRIANIGreece
  • KAIZEN DIGITAL YPIRESIES DIACHIRISIS PROOTHISIS KAI YPOSTIRIXIS LOGISMIKON EFARMOGON ANONYMI ETAIRIA · PaianiaCity levelGreece
  • LSTECH ESPANA SL · BarcelonaSpain
  • TECHNOLOGIKO PANEPISTIMIO KYPROU · LemesosCyprus
  • TELEFONICA INNOVACION DIGITAL SL · MADRIDSpain

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Data: CORDIS, © European Union