Identity lifecycle

Event without considering the philosophical issues associated with this topic, Identity management is surprizingly complex!
Taken from http://www.digitalidnews.com/2011/09/27/id-lifecycle-101-credential-management

Issuing a credential is only the start of the identity lifecycle. As an individual moves around an organization, controlling and adjusting the systems he can and cannot access is equally important to the initial identity vetting. Throughout the ID lifecycle, this identity and credential management function is essential.