Trusted health data for a connected world.
The CommonTrust Network™ is a global registry of trusted organizations that issue verifiable health credentials such as SMART® Health Cards. These organizations, called “Issuers” or “Health Data Sources”, are committed to empowering individuals with digital access to their health data using open, interoperable, and verifiable standards.
Reconnecting the World, Safely
As countries recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, a key element to reopening borders was a reliable, trustworthy, and efficient way to validate an individuals’ proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID test. These health pass apps and QR codes only work if the records they contain are verifiable and issued by trusted sources.
By aligning around verifiable health credentials, the CommonTrust Network enables governments, businesses, and other organizations to trust the data from an individual's digital health credential while protecting their data privacy.
How it works
Participating Health Data Sources and Issuers make test results or vaccination records available to their patients as tamper-resistant verifiable digital certificates containing the patient’s identity, health information, and digital signature of the issuing health organization.
These digital certificates can be printed as a QR code on paper or a PDF, accessed through a web portal, or uploaded into an app of the individual's choice.
The individual can then choose to share their certificate with a third party (a “verifier”) who verifies the authenticity of the certificate. In assessing the certificates, verifiers can check the CommonTrust Network™ registry for profile information on the issuing health organization.
Network Principles
Openness & Interoperability
Based on international standards across countries and regions
Transparency
Operated in an open and transparent manner
Neutrality & Sustainability
Operated as a common shared service for the benefit of all stakeholders on a sustainable not-for-profit basis
Inclusivity
Accessible and usable by all people and countries regardless of level of wealth and economic development
Openness & Interoperability
Based on international standards across countries and regions
Flexibility
Designed to adapt over time as the pandemic and science evolve
Who Should Join
In many parts of the world, the Issuers of health certificates are national governments. In the European Union, member states participate in a robust trust framework with attending public key infrastructure. In other parts of the world, issuers are regional governments and non-governmental entities. In those instances, health certificates such as SMART® Health Cards play a crucial role in providing individuals with verifiable credentials. In these cases an independent and neutrally operated trust framework can be most helpful.
The inclusion criteria for SMART® Health Card Issuers and Health Data Sources in the CommonTrust Network are defined in coordination with the VCI™ Steering Committee with broad community input. The Commons Project manages the CommonTrust Network™ and is responsible for reviewing and evaluating new participants.
Health Data Sources Include:
Clinical health systems or hospitals providing patient care
National or regional pharmacy chains
National or regional laboratory diagnostic providers
National or regional health insurance payors
Government or governmental agencies
How to Join the Network
Join the global network of Health Data Sources and Issuers committed to patient empowerment, open standards, and interoperability.
How to apply
Before applying, ensure that your organization has already begun building SMART® Health Cards using these specifications.
Complete the CommonTrust Network™ Registry and VCI™ Directory Issuer Request Form.
By submitting this form, you will attest to your organization’s compliance with the CommonTrust Network Agreement Terms and Conditions and Attestations.
Provide information about your organization, including your ISS/public key, contact information, and sample QR codes.
The Commons Project will review your application.
During the verification process, a representative from The Commons Project may reach out to you to verify information or seek additional items.
Admission to the registry is not guaranteed and subject to applicable requirements and organization diligence.