User terminal and method of managing user information

Abstract

A user terminal and a method of managing user information are provided. The method includes issuing a request for issuance of a certificate for a user to a certification authority; generating a document including at least part of user information using a certificate issued by the certification authority; and issuing a subscription request to a desired web service provider by providing the document including the at least part of the user information to the desired web service provider. Therefore, it is possible to strengthen the user's right to self-determination and control over the exposure and use of his or her personal information. In addition, it is possible to improve the reliability of user information provided to each website by the user.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.