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Richard Wilsher sent the IAWG list an email with some thoughts regarding the partial descriptor. The email and Andrew’s diagram in response can be read/viewed here.
Jimmy and Eric both voiced their concern over the branding and marketing of a ‘partial’ approval. CSPs would prefer to advertise a ‘component’ approval versus a ‘partial’. There can be a negative connotation with the word partial - Experian can see partial having a negative impact on the attractiveness of the solution to potential customers. Maria continues to worry about clarity to potential clients not understanding what they are getting. Eric pointed out that the SoCA is available that defines what the approval covers but acknowledges it is a long document that can be cumbersome. Potentially, clarifying/simplifying what the solution is and isn’t could be the answer. This could be addressed more explicitly in the public service description.
There continues to be some disagreement on whose responsibility it is to ensure potential customers know what they are getting. Some feel Kantara needs to be more direct and explicit. Others feel the SoCA covers everything and customers should review when considering a purchase.
The group will consider more neutral labels to describe partial/component and expand the public service description for more clarity. The diagram is a reasonable expectation and will be used to further the conversation.
Mike suggested a delineated platinum, gold, silver, bronze system with defined language that consumers and RPs would likely understand.
The email also suggested a QR code linking directly to the TSL. Andrew thinks it's a good idea but the CSP should be responsible for doing it and we should inform them of that. Richard thinks it is our TSL and our responsibility to police that it is being incorporated. Mark Hapner and Lynzie agree that Kantara should include the QR code and/or link. Andrew punted the implementation to the assurance program manager. Lynzie will speak with Armin about making the TSL able to link to particular pages. That is not currently an option.
Any Other Business
Due to IAWG leadership travel, September 8 and 29 meetings are cancelled.
IAWG leadership keeps an action item list.
All IAWG participants should be aware that the spreadsheet exists and it lists everything we think the IAWG is working on or planning to work on. Please feel free to review it and correct it if needed - it is not our intent to overlook something!
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