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Along with management of personal information, there is the need for internet users to be identified regardless of the platform they use when and if needed. This brings up the issue of electronic ID standards – ideally leading to universal public eID. An ID that is platform independent, standardised and perhaps global. Identification of individuals is a key feature of citizen-centric society – the same applies online. Our European eIDAS framework, the EU framework on electronic identification and trust services, is a very good example how to secure universal eID and its use should proliferate as fast and as much as possible.
The use of a multitude of username and password combinations is both inconvenient and poses security risks. As a remedy, in order to keep identification simple and secure, consumers should be able to choose the credentials by which they want to identify or authenticate themselves. In particular, online platforms should be encouraged to accept credentials issued or be recognised by national public authorities, such as electronic or mobile IDs, national identity cards, or bank cards.
Europe wants to be a role model in the world to promote eID. |