Protocol for Lightweight Authentication of Identity (PLAID)

PLAID version 8.04

PLAID Reference Implementation (version 8.04) is available for download.

The Protocol for Lightweight Authentication of Identity (PLAID) smartcard authentication protocol:

  • provides access to public PLAID protocol information, activities and standards
  • explains the Department of Human Services's role and policy to industry and government domestically and internationally
  • ensures that the Australian Commonwealth Intellectual Property is clearly defined and publically available
  • assists industry and governments in the commercialisation of PLAID through development of a COTS (commercial, off the shelf) product

To get started:

  1. Read more about PLAID
  2. Learn about the licence terms, and
  3. Download the technical specifications and the reference implementation.