Overview#

Pseudonym is a by-reference attribute or NAME that assumed by an entity in some context, unrelated to the individual's Personal Names known by others in that context, with an intent of not revealing the entity Identification associated with his or her other names. Pseudonyms are often NOT unique.

Pseudonym are often used with UserIds

More Information#

There might be more information for this subject on one of the following:

• 2.5.4.65
• Anonymous Credential
• Blockchain
• Casual Name
• Data anonymization
• Direct Anonymous Attestation
• LDAP Object Identifier Descriptors
• Privacy Considerations
• Pseudonymous
• Sovrin