# Identity Proofing Assurance Level Code

## Full Formal Attribute Name

gfipm:2.0:user:IdentityProofingAssuranceLevelCode

## Abbreviated Formal Attribute Name

IdentityProofingAssuranceLevelCode

## Definition

The maximum NIST identity proofing assurance level that can be satisfied by the electronic identity on which this assertion is based.

## Data Type

NIST Electronic Identity Assurance Level Code

## Metadata Version

2.0

## Usage Information

This attribute is a four-level code, ranging from level 1 through level 4, in which each level corresponds to a registration level defined in Section 7.2 ("Registration Levels") of NIST Special Publication 800-63, "Electronic Authentication Guideline", published in April 2006.

## Example Content

"NISTLEVEL1", "NISTLEVEL2", "NISTLEVEL3", "NISTLEVEL4"

## NIEM Xpath

N/A

## NIEM Definition

N/A

## Source

GFIPM Demo Project Participants (CISA, JNET, and RISS)

## Misc. Notes

None Provided