We are aware that some of you have raised concerns about a lack of
support for user accountability in the current implementation of the
"Athens-to-Shibboleth Gateway". As it currently stands, this would
prevent OpenAthens customers from accessing certain Shibboleth Service
Providers who have a requirement for tighter user accountability that
had previously been needed or expected. These include CrossFire and
DigiMap because of the way they are licensed and this is clearly an
issue for those of you that use these services and are considering your
options for the future.
The functionality offered by the Athens to Shibboleth gateway is an
integral part of our OpenAthens product and we would like to reassure
you that an upgrade to ensure compliant "user accountability" is part of
our roadmap with a resolution planned by 20th May 2008. The change to
the terms and conditions that was enacted late last year was a part of
this roadmap.
Andy
AJ Anderson
Eduserv Athens
access and identity management
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