eID Knowledge Base

About the service

The aim of the DIGITAL eID Knowledge Base service is to share up-to-date information on the current state-of-play of eID in Europe with all the relevant stakeholders. This includes:

• eIDAS-Node implementation status per country;
• Overview of eID schemes per country;
• Single Points of Contact per country (as designated by the eIDAS Cooperation Network).

Scope

The scope of the DIGITAL eID Knowledge Base is to act as a repository of information on eIDAS-node implementation, eID schemes used per country, and single points of contact per country. The Knowledge Base is maintained only in English. The service’s web pages may contain text or graphics depending on the need of the subjects or they may aim to help the user find detailed information by providing external links.

Who can use the service?

The DIGITAL eID Knowledge Base service is relevant for all actors in the eID ecosystem, but it is particularly aimed at the following types of users:

• eIDAS-Node implementers and operators - Organisations running an eIDAS-Node;
• Service Providers - Providers of public and private online services who could use the network of eIDAS nodes to enable cross-border authentication for their service;
• Identity Providers - Providers of digital identity who have notified or intend to notify their identity scheme.

Benefits of using the service 

The DIGITAL eID Knowledge Base service has been designed to ensure that all users can consult up-to-date information on eIDAS eID implementation in Europe. By sharing this information, it helps to promote the notification of new eID schemes and boost the uptake of these eID schemes.

The main benefits of the service can be described as follows:
• eIDAS-Node implementers and operators - will be able to follow the status of eIDAS-Node implementation in other European countries;
• Service Providers - can inform themselves on existing notified eID schemes in their country, and on steps to take and people to contact in order to integrate eIDAS eIDs into their service access approach;
• Identity Providers - can find information on steps to take and people to contact aiming to promote the notification of their eID scheme.

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