EUDI Wallet: Wildberger presents ID card app for smartphones
Germany is taking the next step towards the EUDI Wallet: from January, the ID card will be available on smartphones. The associated app has now been presented.
Berlin - In preparation for the introduction of the EUDI-Wallet, a digital identity system for smartphones, Federal Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger unveiled an app called "d-you" at a press event in Berlin. The app's color scheme consists of green and blue, with a black, red, and gold stripe on one side. The "d" symbolizes digital and Germany, while "you" emphasizes the user as the central figure.
This announcement marks a significant step towards implementing the EU-wide EUDI-Wallet project, which aims to provide each member country with an app for digital identification on smartphones. In Germany, this is set to become a reality starting January 2, 2027. Essentially, citizens will be able to store a passport twin and other identity documents, such as a driver's license, on their mobile devices.
This could potentially simplify and expedite online verification processes, such as opening a bank account or verifying age during purchases.
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