On November 29 local time, draft implementing acts outlining the rigorous legal specifications required for the EU Digital Identity Wallet were opened for public comment. Earlier this summer, 5 implementing acts were already published and adopted by the European Commission, establishing rules for the core functionality and certification of European Digital Identity Wallets under the European Digital Identity Framework.
Overview of the New Draft Implementing Acts
There are 5 new draft implementing acts open for public comment. Each addresses a specific aspect of the framework and details the operation of the EU Digital Identity Wallet.
- Security Breaches
Defines how security breaches are handled and when and how compromised wallets are suspended. - Electronic Attestations of Attributes
Provides the specifications needed to issue Qualified Electronic Attestations of Attributes (QEAAs) and Electronic Attestations of Attributes (EAAs), and details how interoperability and revocation mechanisms are achieved. - Wallet Lists
Establishes rules for Member States to submit information on certified wallet solutions to a machine-readable list of certified wallets published and maintained by the European Union. - Identity Matching – Cross-border identity matching of natural persons by public-sector bodies acting as RPs Sets out the measures Member States must take to ensure correct identity matching in cross-border authentication.
- Relying Parties: Common Mechanisms for RP Registration, Identification, and Authentication
Establishes rules for registering wallet RPs through national RP registers.
How to Respond to the Public Consultation
Participating in the public consultation is very easy.
- Visit the “Have your say” platform, then download and review the draft implementing act that interests you.
- Submit feedback using the online form provided.
- Submit your feedback by December 27, 2024.
The consultation process remains open until December 27, 2024, so be sure to submit your views by the deadline.
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