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Use Cases
Objective
Present the main use cases of L’Identité Numérique La Poste.
👉 This page helps understand in which contexts LINLP brings value.
Usage Categories
LINLP is used to:
- authenticate a user with a high level of trust
- secure access to sensitive services
- simplify user journeys
Secure Authentication
👉 Main use case
- sign in to a user account
- replace or complement a login / password
- strong authentication (2FA)
💡 Example:
- access to a customer portal
- sign in to a public service
Re-authentication (step-up)
👉 Validation of a sensitive action
- changing personal data
- password reset
- access to critical information
💡 LINLP makes it possible to revalidate identity at a specific moment.
Simplified Account Creation
👉 Reduced user forms
- automatic data retrieval
- account pre-filling
- reliable information
💡 Example:
- user onboarding
- account opening
Access to Regulated Services
👉 Use cases requiring a high level of trust
- financial services
- public services
- regulated platforms
💡 LINLP allows partners to rely on a verified identity.
Signature and Transaction Validation
👉 Confirmation of a binding action
- contract approval
- transaction confirmation
- acceptance of terms and conditions
💡 LINLP can be used as a strong validation factor.
Complementarity with PVID
LINLP fits into a broader journey:
- PVID / ID360 → initial identity verification
- LINLP → identity verification, authentication and reuse
👉 Example:
- LINLP: Main solution.
- PVID or ID360 instant identity verification service: Alternative solution (user not eligible or not willing to use a digital identity).
Benefits
For the Partner
- Fraud reduction
- Improved security
- Simplified user journeys
- Regulatory compliance
For the User
- Smooth experience
- No password to manage
- Control over shared data
- Enhanced security
Key Takeaways
- LINLP is a strong authentication solution
- Based on a previously verified identity
- Suitable for security-sensitive services
Next Step
👉 Prepare the integration:
