[OpenID - Eu] Status of the OpenID Foundation Euro

[Martin Paljak]

Hello,

On 08.12.2009, at 10:27, Kick Willemse wrote:
> I think we all have the same goal to feel more affiliated with the way openid develops, taking into account our eu experiences on trust schemes, esignatures and the fact that we already deal with the issue to accept multiple op's on eu level. I think eu is way ahead for these topics.
Ahead by different metrics, but not necessarily OpenID related metrics.

> In NL we now really try to get RP's at the table and we have some important issues that needs to be addressed before they adopt. 
Could you list those issues?

> Looking at the eu guidelines for eu services we have to make sure openid's are accepted in all eu member states.
To date I've seen more organizational and policy obstacles rather than technical ones (except some hardcore security/privacy people) so the same way international and international can differ, OpenID-s, providers, use cases, RP requirements and out of band agreements vary a lot. The same applies to *current* EU eID schemes, but there are standardization efforts underway. 

> On average I can commit to 8 hours (besides midnight hours) a week to work on this. If there is somebody with better  skills, same views  and  a commitment of more hours a week I have no problem putting him on 1st spot.
> 
> I suggest we all do the following:
> 
> - are all eu nominies seconded?
OK
> - make as much eu openid members aware of this strategy and ask to join.
OK
> - Have a conference call on our voting strategy and eu openid interest.
OK
> - see what power we can bring to the table for eu rp's and large software vendors.
> 
> I will try to plan a conf call next week (any suggestions for facilitating this call are welcome; skype, landline..) 
+1 for Skype (free, better quality than GSM in same areas (like where I live) and I don't have a landline at all)

> 
> Kick

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