IAUI CHARTER
FOUNDATIONAL GOVERNING INSTRUMENT
Document Particulars
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Title | IAUI Charter, 2026 |
| Document Reference | IAUI/CHARTER/2026/001 |
| Version | 0.2 – Revised Foundational Draft |
| Institution | International Authority for Unique Identification |
| Principal Standard | International Entity Number (IEN) |
| International Participation | Open to countries worldwide |
| Headquarters | To be determined |
| Approval Status | Approved internally by the Founder |
PREAMBLE
We, the founders of the International Authority for Unique Identification (hereinafter referred to as "IAUI"),
Recognising the increasing need for a universal, reliable, consistent and internationally interoperable identification framework;
Acknowledging the challenges arising from fragmented identification systems, inconsistent entity references, duplication of records and difficulties in cross-border verification;
Believing that every eligible organisation, institution, business, individual and professional should have access to a unique and verifiable international identification reference;
Recognising the importance of international cooperation, national sovereignty, privacy, transparency, accountability and technological neutrality;
Establishing the International Entity Number (IEN) as the common identification standard developed and administered by IAUI;
Declaring that IAUI shall be international in its founding purpose, institutional identity, operations and aspirations from the commencement of its establishment;
Affirming that participation in IAUI shall be open to countries, institutions and other eligible entities worldwide, subject to this Charter and applicable legal arrangements;
Intending to develop IAUI initially as an independent international institutional initiative, with a structured pathway towards a treaty-based international organisation through the participation and agreement of sovereign countries;
Hereby establish this Founding Charter and Governing Statute as the fundamental governing instrument of the International Authority for Unique Identification.
SCHEDULE I – FOUNDATIONAL INSTITUTIONAL DECISIONS
| Subject | Founding Position |
|---|---|
| Institutional Name | International Authority for Unique Identification |
| Abbreviation | IAUI |
| Initial Legal Identity | Independent institutional initiative |
| Long-term Pathway | Treaty-based international framework |
| Founding Authority | Appointed by the Founder |
| Initial Governing Model | Mixed Governing Council |
| Membership | Countries and eligible institutions/entities |
| Headquarters | Undecided |
| International Participation | Open to countries worldwide |
| Principal Standard | International Entity Number |
| IEN Length | 20 digits |
| Check Digit | Damm Algorithm |
SCHEDULE II – FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENTS
- IEN-001 – International Entity Number Standard.
- IAUI/GOV/001 – Governance and Operating Framework.
- IAUI/MEM/001 – Country Membership and Accession Regulations.
- IAUI/REG/001 – IEN Registry Regulations.
- IAUI/VER/001 – Verification and Authentication Policy.
- IAUI/PRI/001 – Privacy and Data Protection Policy.
- IAUI/SEC/001 – Information Security Framework.
- IAUI/FIN/001 – Financial and Fee Regulations.
- IAUI/ETH/001 – Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy.
- IAUI/ADR/001 – Complaints and Dispute Resolution Regulations.
- IAUI/TREATY/001 – Proposed International Constituent Agreement.
SCHEDULE III – FOUNDING TRANSITION
Phase I – Institutional Establishment
Establishment under an appropriate initial legal structure, adoption of the Charter, appointment of the initial governing bodies and development of operational systems.
Phase II – International Operations
Publication of IEN standards, international registration and verification services, institutional membership and country outreach.
Phase III – Country Participation
Formal country invitations, accession arrangements, national focal points and representation within the mixed Governing Council.
Phase IV – Treaty Development
Consultations with participating countries, preparation of the constituent treaty and development of international legal arrangements.
Phase V – Treaty-Based Institutional Framework
Entry into the agreed treaty framework following the required state approvals and ratifications, with governance and legal status adjusted in accordance with that instrument.
FOUNDING ADOPTION RECORD
| Instrument | IAUI Charter, 2026 |
| Document Reference | IAUI/CHARTER/2026/001 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Approval | Approved by the Founder |
| Approval Date | 09 November 2026 |
| Founding Authority | To be formally constituted |
| Headquarters | To be determined |
| Formal Adoption | Pending execution of the Founding Resolution |