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Transaction

Definition(s):

  A discrete event between a user and a system that supports a business or programmatic purpose. A government digital system may have multiple categories or types of transactions, which may require separate analysis within the overall digital identity risk assessment.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-63-3

  A discrete event between a user and a system that supports a business or programmatic purpose. A government digital system may have multiple categories or types of transactions, which may require separate analysis within the overall digital identity risk assessment.
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-17b
NIST SP 1800-17c
NIST SP 800-63-3

  A recording of an event, such as the transfer of assets (digital currency, units of inventory, etc.) between parties, or the creation of new assets.
Source(s):
NISTIR 8202

  A recording of an event, such as the transfer of tokens between parties, or the creation of new assets.
Source(s):
NISTIR 8301 from NISTIR 8202 - Adapted