German eIDAS Implementation Requires Apple/Google Account
The German implementation of the European eIDAS digital identity framework will require users to have an Apple or Google account to function on mobile devices.
Why it matters
The German eIDAS implementation's reliance on Apple and Google accounts raises questions about digital identity sovereignty and user privacy.
Key Points
- 1The German eIDAS wallet will rely on Apple and Google's mobile device management (MDVM) services
- 2Users must have an Apple or Google account to use the eIDAS wallet on their mobile devices
- 3This integration with major tech platforms raises concerns about privacy and control over digital identities
Details
The German government is developing a digital identity wallet as part of the European Union's eIDAS (electronic Identification, Authentication and trust Services) framework. However, the implementation details reveal that the eIDAS wallet will be dependent on Apple and Google's mobile device management (MDVM) services. This means users must have an existing account with either Apple or Google in order to use the eIDAS wallet on their mobile devices. This tight integration with major tech platforms has raised concerns about privacy and the degree of control users will have over their digital identities. Critics argue that this approach undermines the core principles of self-sovereign identity that eIDAS was intended to enable.
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