eID

An electronic identification (“eID”) is a digital solution for proof of identity of citizens or organizations. In view to access benefits or services provided by government authorities, banks or other companies, for mobile payments, etc.

Apart from online authentication, many electronic identity services also give users the option to sign documents with a digital signature.

EU Digital Identity Wallet Pilot implementation

Large scale pilot projects will test technical specifications for the Common Toolbox for the EU Digital Identity Wallet …

Green Paper on possibilities and risks of a European ID-wallet now available

The Green paper on possibilities and risks of a European ID-wallet will provide insight into the possibilities and …

Sweden’s BankID launching new digital ID card

Sweden’s most popular digital identity provider BankID is launching a new digital ID card that will serve a …

Online public consultation on the draft OECD Recommendation on the Governance of Digital Identity

Being able to prove you are who you say you are underpins access to a variety of essential …

March of the robots: how biometric tech could kill off paper passports

Border Force boss says advances in biometrics and data security have made passports redundant – be they blue …

Why we need to regulate digital identity in the metaverse

“On the internet, most people don’t have a digital identity that they own. Instead, they deposit information about …

EWC has been selected by the European Commission to participate in EU Digital Identity Wallet Large Scale Pilots

The EUDI Wallet Consortium (EWC) is proud to announce that we have been selected by the European Commission …

A new Digital ID patent from Apple has come to light adding a new ‘Liveliness Check’ procedure plus adding ‘Touch ID’ to Credentials

On Thursday 15th December, the US Patent & Trademark Office published a new patent application from Apple on …

Prepare for digital identity wallets while there is still time, SIA advises

Digital identity wallets are here, and governments and businesses alike should start preparing their strategies now, according to …

Scotland plans digital ID pilot for 2023 as One Login is scrutinized

The Scottish government intends to test its new digital identity platform early next year. The trials will be …