EU Intends to Implement Digital Identities for Gamers
Stepping into the Digital Future: EU's Embrace of the Digital Identity Wallet
Witness the tomorrow of digital identification right here. The EU Digital Identity Wallet, part of the eIDAS 2.0 regulation, is on its way to craft an integrated electronic identification system across the EU. By 2026-2027, all EU member countries are expected to embrace this. Alina Shvets pens this development in a recent piece at Igamingbusiness.
While the regulation was enacted in May 2024, the European Commission has taken the initiative to equip 80% of EU citizens with digital certificates by 2030. This revolutionary digital wallet will offer citizens and entrepreneurs the option to implement it on their services, yet its mandatory adoption is reserved for EU member states.
The Digital Identity Wallet promises improved data protection as it eliminates the need to share sensitive data with commercial firms during online transactions, thereby reducing the risk of fraud. Businesses will benefit from a streamlined verification process, allowing systems to scan the standardized electronic document.
EGBA heralds this as a potential "revolution" in the use of online services. Stay tuned as this robust digital wallet architecture progresses, bringing a new era of digitized services in the EU.
Just a quick side note, don't forget to check out sporting.net for their take on regulatory fines levied on licensees for incorrect player identification.
Behind the Scenes:
A Closer Look at the EU Digital Identity Wallet
The EU Digital Identity Wallet, shaping the backbone of the eIDAS 2.0 regulation, is geared towards creating a seamless electronic identification framework across the EU. The regulation officially entered into force in May 2024, compelling member states to provide the wallets to citizens within 24 months of implementing acts[5]. The European Commission has adopted implementing regulations to boost the development and utilization of these wallets, with the latest sets published in May 2025[1][3].
The Digital Identity Wallet, designed with privacy and security as top priorities, offers several key features:- Local Data Storage: Your information is securely kept on the wallet, providing you complete control over your data[4].- User Transparency: The wallet is equipped with a digital dashboard, granting visibility into data sharing with no hidden tracking or profiling[4].- Selective Information Sharing: Users can exercise discretion by choosing what details to disclose, aiding in preserving privacy with advanced encryption and authentication strategies[5].- Cross-Border Recognition: The wallet permits cross-border access to services like banking and healthcare, facilitating a seamless digital experience across the EU[5].
This robust architecture aims to ensure personal data protection while fostering online services compatibility, establishing interoperability among the digital wallets and relying parties[1][4].
- The EU Digital Identity Wallet, a crucial component of the eIDAS 2.0 regulation, is designed to create a unified electronic identification system across the EU member states.
- As part of their digital wallet, citizens will be given the opportunity to store digital certificates, a development that is expected to be fully adopted across all EU member countries by 2026-2027.
- In the igaming business, the EU Digital Identity Wallet offers potential advantages, such as a streamlined verification process facilitated by scanning standardized electronic documents.
- To take full advantage of the benefits provided by the EU Digital Identity Wallet, entrepreneurs may choose to implement it on their services, a choice that will become mandatory for EU member states in the future.
