The Vaulted Objects infrastructure is based upon a Secure Self-sovereign Identity Protocol. Users are able to create their own digital identity and have absolute control over it and what it is used for.
The only mandatory requirement is that users validate their identity using standard methods, such as using government-issued documents. We need to ensure that everyone on the system is who they say they are.
Users can control if and to what extent they reveal their real identity to others.
They can also verify that any other user is registered and known to the platform provider, via a form of zero knowledge proof. This means that they can prove that the platform operator knows who they are without them needing to reveal their details to the challenger. This balances people's right to know that they are dealing with legitimate users with other people's right to protect their identity.