Service Applicable Blockchain-based Self-Sovereign Identity Management System

Abstract

Managing identity is a crucial issue, and with the advent of digital identity, Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) has been highlighted. SSI allows the owner to have sovereignty over their identity information. Currently, blockchain technology is widely used to implement SSI management system. Issuing a verifiable credential (VC) based on blockchain has two advantages: it ensures the VC has not been tampered with and makes the VC trustworthy by sharing the same ledger among untrusted parties. This paper presents a SSI management system which was designed and implemented for police or firefighters who still manage identity information centrally. Furthermore, given the inherent risks associated with these occupations, it is imperative to have a secure healthcare system to meet their specific needs. We propose a system that links these healthcare systems, allowing owners of identity information to monitor how their identity information has been used. The usage history of the system is stored in a permissioned blockchain, specifically Hyperledger Fabric.