Anonymous authentication with optional shared anonymity revocation and linkability

  • Authors:
  • Martin Schaffer;Peter Schartner

  • Affiliations:
  • Computer Science, System Security, University of Klagenfurt, Austria;Computer Science, System Security, University of Klagenfurt, Austria

  • Venue:
  • CARDIS'06 Proceedings of the 7th IFIP WG 8.8/11.2 international conference on Smart Card Research and Advanced Applications
  • Year:
  • 2006

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Abstract

In this paper we propose three smartcard-based variants of anonymous authentication using unique one-time pseudonyms. The first variant can be used to authenticate a user. However, his identity cannot be revealed and linked to other pseudonyms unless solving the computational Diffie-Hellman problem. In the second variant a set R of revocation centers is able to revoke the anonymity in collaboration with a trust center T but they are not able to link the revealed identity to other pseudonyms of the same user. Using the third variant additionally provides linkability if R and T cooperate. Some selected applications for the proposed protocols include physical access control, secure auctions, eCoins and online gambling.