Digital wallets are transforming how we access and interact with online services, providing secure and efficient methods for identification and authentication. Recognizing this potential, Europe is set to introduce Eudi, the EU’s new European Digital Identity wallets. This innovative initiative aims to streamline access to diverse online services while ensuring secure and rapid identification.
Belgium has become one of the first countries to launch a digital identity wallet following the publication of the European Union’s eIDAS 2.0 regulation, which sets standards for national electronic identification systems. The digital identity, named MyGov.be, went live on Tuesday, with the Belgium Federal Government promising a smoother experience with administrative work.
The national digital wallet was envisioned as an alternative to the popular “itsme” mobile application, a digital identity app owned by a consortium of local telecom companies and banks, boasting over 7 million registered users in Belgium. Residents can register for MyGov.be using an identity card, the eID system, or itsme.
The wallet application will hold official documents and allow users access to public services. It will include an electronic mailbox for government documents and 683 services. The electronic wallet will also hold identity data, COVID-19 vaccination records, birth and marriage certificates, and ISI+, a healthcare card for children below the age of 12, and for adults who do not own an electronic card.
By 2025, the app will incorporate eIDs and mobile driving licenses. By 2026, the European Health Insurance Card should also be added. Another planned addition is the My Benefits platform, which helps prove the right to benefits.
The Brussel Times