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The current implementation of IDV using Software Secure has an unclear purpose in the platform. As is, it is our understanding that only 2U uses this integration. Based on relatively old threads in the Open edX Discuss forums, a few operators do use the Software Secure implementation but with modifications to suit their use cases (e.g. bypassing Software Secure to provide the ability for site operators to manually review photos). 2U, as the sole known user of this integration as it is currently implemented, no longer needs this integration, which could indicate deprecation of this integration.
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Although Software Secure could be deprecated, the deprecation is not necessary to enable integration of additional IDV implementations. In fact, we believe that many, if not all, of the same extensibility mechanisms described above would be required. Additionally, because the Name Affirmation feature relies on Software Secure IDV, removal of Software Secure from the platform would also require us to consider how to remove the Name Affirmation feature. We fear that this will massively expand the scope of this project.
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