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Identity Verification

Identity Verification: The process of confirming or denying that a claimed identity is correct by comparing the credentials (something you know, something you…

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The process of confirming or denying that a claimed identity is correct by comparing the credentials (something you know, something you have, something you are) of a person requesting access with those previously proven and stored in the PIV Card of system and associated with the identity being claimed. (FIPS 201) (NISTIR)

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