Introduction

Understanding Passport

Passport is a digital identity system designed specifically for researchers, streamlining their access to controlled biomedical datasets. By implementing Global Alliance for Genomics & Health (GA4GH) authorization and identity standards, Passport enables sophisticated data sharing policies and verification of researcher credentials across multiple identities.

Core Functions

Passport manages researcher identity and access through several key capabilities:

• Authentication through supported identity providers

• Unification of multiple user accounts

• Standardized attribution of user identities

• Support for distributed access control

Integration with DNAstack

As the identity management system for DNAstack's product suite, Passport provides unified access across Explorer, Publisher or Workbench. Users need a Passport account to access any of these platforms.