Standards

Network standards are published by the Developer Portal of the Velocity Interoperability Network and numbered in the VIN series. Each standard is issued at a stated version; a system that claims conformance must state the version to which it conforms.

VIN-1 Interoperability Baseline

The minimum set of protocols, encodings and conduct that every system connected to the Network must support.Version 1.0, 6 September 2026

VIN-2 Identity Federation

How member organisations assert and verify the identity of persons and systems across organisational boundaries.Version 1.0, 6 September 2026

VIN-3 Incident Reporting Format

The structure and required fields of an incident report submitted to a Network authority.Version 1.0, 6 September 2026

VIN-4 Registry Data Model

The common model for records held in Network registries, including identifiers, ownership and status.Version 1.0, 6 September 2026

VIN-5 Message Envelope

The envelope in which all messages between member systems are carried, including addressing, sequencing and signature.Version 1.0, 6 September 2026

Interfaces that implement these standards are listed under APIs. Comments on a standard may be sent to contact@developer.gov.vin.