VIENNA, June 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After the
successful launch of the digital vehicle registration in
February 2024, 'youniqx Identity' now
announces the launch of the fully digital proof of ID within the
Austrian digital ID wallet app 'eAusweise'. This newest digital use
case for millions of Austrian citizens marks the latest release in
a series of successful launches for Austria's ID wallet app. 'youniqx Identity' is
a pioneering leader in digital identity solutions and a subsidiary
of the Austrian State Printing House (OSD), focusing on the
realization of digital ID use cases as well as modular software
solutions for B2B customers.
Austria Integrates Digital ID Proof into Wallet App
From now on, Austria recognizes
the digital proof of ID as a full equivalent to established
methods, functioning essentially as a digital ID card within
Austria. Natural persons can
officially show their proof of ID to third parties or private
individuals as well as to law enforcement authorities. "We are
dedicated to delivering secure and individual solutions to our
customer in Austria. And we also
strive to make these solutions user-friendly and in accordance with
data minimization requirements," says Helmut Lackner, CEO of OSD and youniqx Identity.
The proof of ID consists only of the first name, last name, date of
birth, and portrait picture of the holder. "This underlines the
data-minimized approach, ensuring a user-friendly solution in full
accordance with GDPR standards," adds CEO Lackner.
Fully ISO-ready for EIDAS 2.0 Requirements
The new addition within the 'eAusweise' wallet also offers an
easier check for law enforcement during the ID verification process
improving the efficiency for authorities further. "The development
of Austria's digital wallet
started with regard to the EU regulations within EIDAS 2.0. For
example, we are already fully ISO 18013-5 compliant and ready for
future integration within the EU EIDAS 2.0 standard," outlines CEO
Lackner.
As of June 2024, over 1.2 million
individual digital documents (including digital driver's licenses,
digital vehicle registrations, and digital age verifications) were
activated in Austria, showing the
huge momentum of identity digitization since the initial launch of
'eAusweise' in late 2022. This reflects a wider acceptance of
user-friendly and secure digital ID solutions among the Austrian
population.
Individual Solutions for Austria and Liechtenstein
In addition to its achievements in digital identity apps,
youniqx Identity has also developed individual software components,
enabling successful digitization for its customers in Austria and the Principality of Liechtenstein. CEO Helmut Lackner emphasizes the company's
commitment to digital ID solutions as well as future standards:
"Our recent accomplishments show that we can deliver what is needed
for successful statewide digitization. For us at youniqx Identity,
this is an invaluable foundation for upcoming supranational EUDI
solutions."
About youniqx Identity
youniqx Identity is a leading software developer specializing
in digital identities. As a subsidiary of the Austrian State
Printing House (OSD), youniqx Identity is dedicated to delivering
innovative and user-friendly digital identity solutions as
well as modern, secure and efficient modular software solutions for
governments. With a proven track record of successful projects
and international collaborations, the company remains at the
forefront of the digital identity landscape.
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Thomas Pascher
Head of Marketing & Communications
OeSD International - Österreichische Staatsdruckerei GmbH
Austrian State Printing House
P: +43 664 88690977 | pascher@staatsdruckerei.at
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