11 décembre 2024|
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|12 months agoSwitzerland Takes Historic Step Towards Digital Democracy with E-ID Approval
Parliament clears final hurdles for state-backed electronic ID system, setting 2026 launch date with CHF100 million investment.
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- The Swiss Parliament has cleared the final legal hurdles for a state-backed electronic ID system.
- The new E-ID system is scheduled to launch in 2026.
- The system will utilize a 'decentralized' data model where information is stored primarily on the user's smartphone.
- Swiss citizens rejected a previous private-sector-led E-ID proposal in a 2021 referendum.
- Registration will require scanning an existing ID card and taking a selfie for facial recognition verification.
By The Numbers
CHF 100 million
Investment/Loan
2026
Launch Year
3
Opposition Movements
They Said
"In total disregard of the will of the people, parliament still wants to introduce the e-ID. This is unacceptable!"
"Electronic identity will make life easier for Swiss Abroad"