Identity Management Group

At a glance: This group represents all companies with an interest in identity management. Its activities range from engaging with government on standards and the rollout of the National Identity Service to a consideration of broader issues, such as interoperability, security and governance.

Chair Andrew Henderson Consult Hyperion Biography

Vice Chair Bob Conway Assign Consulting Biography

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Focus: promoting greater knowledge and understanding of the identity arena, highlighting Identity Management opportunities and markets for members and informing customers on the principles and best practice associated with such projects.

View Andrew Henderson talking about the group's aims and objectives, and the benefits of becoming involved.

Key issues/objectives:

• a channel for government and other stakeholders to exchange views with industry on technology issues and draw on private sector experience to shape future policy and projects
• provide expertise to comment on the technology-related issues and where necessary correct examples of misinformation and misconception about identity systems whether in government, among other stakeholders or in the press and media
• maintain a healthy level of informed awareness about developments in this sector and their applicability to new projects through dialogue and debate with a range of leading speakers from government and industry
• ensure that policymaking is informed by a good understanding of technology
• build identity management development policy and planning, and assist member companies – particularly small and medium sized enterprises – in their relationships with government
• encourage networking and collaboration between members for their mutual interest and benefit
• influence the development of identity management market so that it is profitable and encourages a strong and informed supplier base
• develop practical business guidance to assist customers and suppliers to understand better the identity management procurement environment.  

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