EU presents plan for bloc-wide digital identity scheme
By Daniel Tost on 09/06/2021
EU Commissioners Margrethe Vestager and Thierry Breton unveil the framework for a European Digital Identity. Credit: European Union
The European Commission revealed its plans for a digital identity framework for citizens, residents and businesses last week.
The European Digital Identity Wallet is an app that EU citizens will be able to install on their smartphone to prove their identity, access services online, share digital documents, or show other details such as age, a medical certificate, prescriptions, driving licences or professional qualifications. A unique life-long number will be assigned to every EU citizen.