On November 28 local time, the European Commission adopted rules on the core functionalities and certification of the European Digital Identity (eID) Wallet under the European Digital Identity Framework. This is an important step toward enabling Member States to build their own wallets and release them by the end of 2026.
The 4 implementing regulations establish uniform standards, specifications, and procedures for the wallet’s technical functionalities, including the data formats required for the cross-border use of digital documents and measures to ensure the wallet’s trustworthiness and security. By establishing harmonized standards and specifications, each Member State can develop wallets that are interoperable and accepted across the EU while protecting personal data and privacy. Data is stored locally on the wallet, users control the information they share, and the wallet’s design involves no tracking or profiling whatsoever. A privacy dashboard is also built in, ensuring complete transparency about how information from the wallet is shared and with whom.
The 5th implementing regulation sets out specifications and procedures for establishing a robust framework for the certification of eID wallets, ensuring wallet security and the protection of users’ privacy and personal data.
The European Digital Identity Wallet will enable individual users and businesses to prove their identity in a universal, reliable, and secure manner when accessing public and private services across borders. Examples of how the digital wallet can be used include opening a bank account, proving one’s age, renewing a medical prescription, renting a car, and displaying an airline ticket.
The implementing regulations will be published at a later date in the Official Journal of the European Union and will enter into force 20 days later.
(Source) https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/mex_24_6122
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