the_order/docs/governance/frameworks/trust-framework.md

# Trust Framework Policy (TFP)

**Version:** 1.0  
**Date:** November 10, 2025  
**Status:** Draft

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## Overview

This Trust Framework Policy (TFP) defines the trust posture, Levels of Assurance (LOA), and assurance events for the Decentralized Sovereign Body (DSB) identity system.

## Trust Posture

The DSB operates as an **Assured Identity Provider** with defined Levels of Assurance (LOA 1-3) and assurance events (onboard, renew, recover).

## Levels of Assurance (LOA)

### LOA 1 - Basic Identity Verification

**Description:** Basic identity verification with minimal evidence requirements.

**Requirements:**
* Email verification
* Self-declared identity information
* Optional: Social media verification

**Use Cases:**
* Honorary membership
* Basic service access
* Community participation

**Evidence:**
* Email verification
* Self-declared information

### LOA 2 - Enhanced Identity Verification

**Description:** Enhanced identity verification with document check and liveness verification.

**Requirements:**
* Government-issued identity document (passport, national ID, driver's license)
* Document authenticity verification
* Liveness check (selfie with document)
* Sanctions screening
* PEP screening

**Use Cases:**
* eResidency
* Service roles
* Professional orders

**Evidence:**
* Document verification
* Liveness check
* Sanctions screen
* Address attestation (optional)

### LOA 3 - Highest Level Verification

**Description:** Highest level verification with in-person or video interview.

**Requirements:**
* All LOA 2 requirements
* Video interview with trained interviewer
* Multi-source corroboration
* Background attestations
* Oath ceremony
* Service contribution verification

**Use Cases:**
* eCitizenship
* Governance roles
* Public offices
* Honors

**Evidence:**
* Video interview
* Sponsorship
* Residency tenure
* Background attestations
* Oath ceremony

## Assurance Events

### Onboarding

**Process:**
1. Application submission
2. Identity verification (LOA-appropriate)
3. KYC/AML screening
4. Risk assessment
5. Approval/rejection
6. Credential issuance

**Timeline:**
* LOA 1: < 24 hours
* LOA 2: < 48 hours (median)
* LOA 3: < 7 days

### Renewal

**Process:**
1. Renewal application
2. Identity re-verification (LOA-appropriate)
3. Status check (good standing, compliance)
4. Credential renewal

**Timeline:**
* LOA 1: < 24 hours
* LOA 2: < 48 hours
* LOA 3: < 7 days

### Recovery

**Process:**
1. Recovery request
2. Identity verification
3. Security checks
4. Credential recovery or re-issuance

**Timeline:**
* LOA 1: < 24 hours
* LOA 2: < 48 hours
* LOA 3: < 7 days

## Incident Handling

### Security Incidents

**Classification:**
* **Critical:** Key compromise, data breach, systemic fraud
* **High:** Individual credential compromise, unauthorized access
* **Medium:** Suspicious activity, policy violations
* **Low:** Minor issues, false positives

**Response:**
1. Immediate containment
2. Investigation
3. Remediation
4. Notification (if required)
5. Post-incident review

### Credential Compromise

**Process:**
1. Immediate revocation
2. Investigation
3. Re-issuance (if appropriate)
4. Security enhancements

## Audit

### Internal Audit

**Frequency:** Quarterly

**Scope:**
* Identity verification procedures
* Credential issuance processes
* Security controls
* Compliance with policies

### External Audit

**Frequency:** Annually

**Scope:**
* PKI infrastructure
* Issuance processes
* Privacy compliance
* Security posture

## Compliance

### Privacy

* GDPR compliance
* Data minimization
* Purpose limitation
* Individual rights

### Security

* ISO 27001 alignment
* SOC 2 Type II (future)
* Penetration testing
* Bug bounty program

### Legal

* KYC/AML compliance
* Sanctions screening
* Data protection
* Consumer protection

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## Revision History

| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
|---------|------|--------|---------|
| 1.0 | 2025-11-10 | CISO | Initial draft |

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## Approval

**CISO:** _________________ Date: _________

**Founding Council:** _________________ Date: _________

**External Reviewer:** _________________ Date: _________