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OPINION (COM(2021)0281 – C90200/2021 – 2021/0136(COD))

On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 as regards establishing a framework for a European Digital Identity

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Committee on Legal Affairs · Rapporteur: Pascal Arimont

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The Committee on Legal Affairs proposes amendments to the Commission's proposal for a regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 on a European Digital Identity framework. It adds rules on personal data protection, pseudonyms, voluntary and free use of wallets, and alternatives for those not using them. It requires Member States to notify at least one electronic identification scheme including a European Digital Identity Wallet within 12 months. It sets rules for relying parties, cross-border record matching, qualified electronic attestations of attributes, and website authentication. It empowers the Commission to adopt delegated and implementing acts on technical specifications and standards within 6 or 12 months.

Committee position. The Committee on Legal Affairs proposes amendments to the Commission's proposal, adding rules on personal data protection, voluntary and free use of wallets, alternatives for non-users, and safeguards for vulnerable persons.

Key points

  1. The committee calls on the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy to take into account its amendments to the proposal.
  2. It adds that digital identity should comply with Union values and that a harmonised framework should streamline economic aspects to reduce discrepancies among Member States.
  3. It requires Member States to ensure voluntary, equal and free access to digital identification, including for vulnerable persons, and that wallets do not widen the digital divide.
  4. It adds that wallets should allow users to securely request, store, select, combine and share data, create qualified electronic signatures and seals, and consult transaction history.
  5. It adds that certification should ensure trust, security and accessibility, and that biometrics use is recommended with alternatives where not possible.
  6. It encourages Member States to set up regulatory sandboxes to test innovative solutions under supervision, with safeguards and risk mitigation.
  7. It requires Member States to ensure cross-border record matching and allows unique and persistent identifiers where required by law.
  8. It adds that persons under legal guardianship should have a trusted third party to use their wallets on their behalf, designated by a judicial authority.
  9. It requires private relying parties to accept European Digital Identity Wallets in an easily accessible and non-discriminatory manner where strong user authentication is required by law.
  10. It requires very large online platforms to accept European Digital Identity Wallets upon voluntary request of the user, respecting minimum attributes.
  11. It adds that the use of European Digital Identity Wallets shall be voluntary and free of charge to natural persons, and that access to services shall not be restricted for non-users.
  12. It empowers the Commission to adopt delegated and implementing acts within 6 or 12 months to specify technical and operational requirements for wallets, record matching, and trust services.

Who is affected

  • Member States, which must notify electronic identification schemes including a wallet and ensure access.
  • Private relying parties, which must accept European Digital Identity Wallets where strong authentication is required by law.
  • Very large online platforms, which must accept wallets upon voluntary user request.
  • Natural persons, who get voluntary and free use of wallets and protection against restrictions for non-use.
  • Persons under legal guardianship, who may have a trusted third party use their wallet.

Figures and deadlines

  • Within 6 months of entry into force, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts on technical specifications for wallets.
  • Within 6 months of entry into force, the Commission shall establish reference standards for wallets by implementing acts.
  • Within 6 months of entry into force, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts on technical specifications for relying party requirements.
  • Within 6 months of entry into force, the Commission shall establish a list of standards for certification of wallets.
  • Within 6 months of entry into force, the Commission shall define formats and procedures for wallet interfaces.
  • Within 12 months after entry into force, Member States shall notify at least one electronic identification scheme including a wallet.
  • Within 12 months of entry into force, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts on tasks of supervisory bodies.
  • Within 12 months of entry into force, the Commission shall establish procedural arrangements for cooperation between supervisory bodies.