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  • Publication 04 December 2024

Implementing regulation for European Digital Identity Wallets

Following the European Digital Identity Framework, the Commission has adopted five implementing regulations, laying down rules for the core functionalities and the certification of the European Digital Identity Wallets.

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The European Digital Identity (eID) Wallets will offer a universal, trustworthy and secure way for citizens to not only identify themselves when accessing public and private services but to also allow them to store digital documents and have complete control over how their data is handled by both private and public organisations.

Read further information about the five implementing regulations:

  • C(2024) 8495: rules for the integrity and core functionalities of eID Wallets
  • C(2024) 8496: rules on the protocols and interfaces of eID Wallets solutions
  • C(2024) 8498: rules on person identification data and electronic attestations of attributes of eID Wallets
  • C(2024) 8507: reference standards, specifications and procedures for a certification framework for eID Wallets
  • C(2024) 8516: obligations for notifications to the Commission concerning the eID Wallet ecosystem

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