Definition: A digital method for verifying an individual's identity using electronic means. eIDs can be used for secure authentication in online services, digital transactions, and electronic signatures.
Key Features:
Authenticity: Ensuring that the user is genuinely who they claim to be.
Security: Utilizing cryptographic techniques to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of identity data.
Interoperability: Ability to be used across different platforms and services.
Common Methods:
Smartcards: Physical cards with embedded chips storing identity data and cryptographic keys.
Mobile eID: Utilizing smartphones and specialized apps for authentication.
Token-based eID: Hardware or software tokens for generating one-time passwords or digital signatures.
Applications: Online banking, electronic contracts, access to public services, secure communication, and many other digital interactions.