Swiss parliament clears way for new start with e-ID
Parliament clears the bill for a new start with E-ID
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A new attempt to introduce electronic proof of identity has been made in Switzerland. The Senate has resolved the final differences in the legal provisions on a state e-ID and the credit for its introduction.
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Parlament bereinigt die Vorlage für neuen Anlauf mit E-ID
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The two chambers of parliament had already approved the principles, including the loan totalling around CHF100 million ($114 million) for the development and operation of the necessary e-ID systems. The bill is therefore ready for the final vote. Electronic identity is to be introduced in 2026.
The Senate resolved the final differences on Tuesday. This means that once the e-ID has been introduced, it will initially be stored in a specially designed “federal wallet” app. Later, however, private applications will be able to be used if they are sufficiently secure and recognised by the federal government.
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