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Because the SP and IDP logout request are made in embedded IFRAMES it the logout process will not be visible to the user. What is rededered is a message to the user to close there browser to ensure that they are fully logged out. (Actual text to follow)

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Background

In a non-federated suite of applications where the applications and authentication mechanism is controlled by a single institution,  logout is a simple requirement to implement. 

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