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Requirements: Receive VHL authorization mechanism

Official URL: https://profiles.ihe.net/ITI/VHL/Requirements/RespondtoProvideVHL				Version: 1.0.0-comment
Active as of 2026-06-14				Computable Name: RespondtoProvideVHL

The VHL Receiver SHALL be capable of receiving a Verified Health Link (VHL) from a VHL Holder through a supported transport mechanism (e.g., QR code scan, direct URL, or digital message).

Upon receipt, the Receiver SHALL:

• Parse the VHL
• Validate its digital signature against a trusted key published by a recognized Trust Anchor
• Prepare to retrieve the associated health documents

Receipt of the VHL may occur through direct user interaction (e.g., scanning a QR code) or automated channels, depending on the implementation context.