Abstract: A method of storing personally identifiable information includes allowing a subject to register with an application, generating private and public encryption keys, requesting and receiving a digital identity from a registrar, validating the personally identifiable information using the digital identity, and storing an encrypted version of the personally identifiable information in a data repository controlled by a subject of the personally identifiable information.

Abstract: In described embodiments, a verification system allows for registration of credential providing entities and storage of credential data from, and verified by, the credential providing entities. The verification system further allows for users, through a credential and verification device associated with the credential providing entities, to approve the use of corresponding credential data by those accessing the verification system. In some embodiments, on-going tracking of current requirements for maintaining certain credentials is performed. Employers or other interested parties might access the verification system to verify information of certain credentials, and lapses in maintenance of certain credentials.

Abstract: In described embodiments, a verification system allows for registration of credential providing entities and storage of credential data from, and verified by, the credential providing entities. The verification system further allows for users, through a credential and verification device associated with the credential providing entities, to approve the use of corresponding credential data by those accessing the verification system. In some embodiments, on-going tracking of current requirements for maintaining certain credentials is performed. Employers or other interested parties might access the verification system to verify information of certain credentials, and lapses in maintenance of certain credentials.