EIDAS = economy of repetition - and so much more

How much stress and cost is not generated when we have to dig through piles of paperwork and mail endless PDFs to prove who you are, what qualifications you have and what powers you have to act - on behalf of your employer, your football club, your children, your parents etc..

Digital credentials from (issuers) and to (holders and then to verifiers) with already available de-facto general purpose (learn once - use everywhere) EUDI-interable organisation wallets (at least 25 alternatives in EU)  will replace outdated documents of all sorts with a faster and megaclass more secure alternative. All based on the revised EIDAS regulation, effective from May 2024.

Exerpt from Markus Hautala's blog explains it well:

"What are digital credentials?

Think of digital credentials as modern, electronic versions of the documents you use in daily life. For example:

• Your driver’s license could become a secure file on your phone.
• A diploma or professional license might be a verified, shareable record in a digital wallet.
• Your proof of residency, business registration, or health insurance could be available at your fingertips.

Digital credentials are issued by trusted authorities, securely stored in your Digital Identity Wallet, and shared only when needed. Unlike paper or physical documents, digital credentials:

• Are instantly verifiable: They confirm their authenticity and validity in real time.
• Enhance security: They reduce fraud risks by making it harder to forge or alter.
• Put you in control: You decide who gets access and what they can see.

Why this matters

The eIDAS revision isn’t just about proving who you are - it’s about making everyday tasks simpler by getting rid of outdated, cumbersome paperwork. Here’s how digital credentials can transform your life:

1. Replace endless paperwork
   Whether it’s submitting proof of income for a loan or showing your medical history to a doctor abroad, digital credentials allow you to share verified information instantly- no need for hard copies or scans.
   
   
2. Access services across Europe
   With the new European Digital Identity Wallet, your digital credentials will work seamlessly across borders, whether you’re renting a car in Spain, applying for university in France, or accessing healthcare in Germany.
   
   
3. Control your own information
   You no longer have to hand over photocopies of your ID or sensitive personal documents. Instead, you can share only the specific details required - like confirming your age without showing your full date of birth.
   
   
4. Stronger fraud protection
   Digital credentials use encryption and advanced security measures, making it far more difficult to counterfeit than traditional documents.

How does it work?

By the end of 2026, every EU citizen will have access to a European Digital Identity Wallet, an app-like tool where you can store and manage your digital credentials. Here’s what it will do:

• Secure storage: Safely hold digital versions of your ID, qualifications, licenses, and more.
• Instant sharing: Provide specific credentials instantly when requested, such as proving your eligibility for a loan or your vaccination status.
• Seamless verification: Organizations and authorities can quickly confirm your credentials’ authenticity without waiting for manual checks."

Full blog here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bo-harald-4768b51_eidas-revision-goodbye-paperwork-hello-activity-7273669310609281026-3Gqb?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop