Enabling Trusted Digital Identities.
Following the democratic approval by the Swiss public of the e-ID, it is time to deliver on the promises of a secure, state-issued and voluntary digital identity in Switzerland. digitalswitzerland’s ambitious goal is to enable 1 million digital identities-and credentials to be issued in the first year from the moment the infrastructure launches (expected Q4 2026). digitalswitzerland aims to achieve this through supporting the adoption of high-value use cases across sectors such as education, finance, mobility, and telecommunication based on the state provided trust infrastructure.
What we do
Identifying and Promoting Use-Cases: Collaborating with our cross-sectoral members, digitalswitzerland organises transversal roundtables to pinpoint high-value use cases. This preparation ensures the ecosystem is ready for the launch of the digital trust infrastructure, paving the way for the widespread adoption of the e-ID and other digital credentials in Switzerland.
Demystifying digital identity for People and Decision Makers: Identity is one of our most valuable assets in both professional and interpersonal spheres. digitalswitzerland aims to demystify digital identities and credentials, ensuring that the transition to the digital world is managed with care, privacy, and control. By driving literacy through national impact events, campaigns, and clear communication, we empower decision makers and the public to navigate this shift with confidence.
Thought-Leadership on Legislative and Other Aspects: digitalswitzerland advocates for timely amendments to the e-ID law and ordinance if it is deemed to improve international interoperability, cybersecurity, the implementation of Digital Identity for Organisations (Org-ID) and digital democratic tools (e-collecting). Through continuous improvement Switzerland can significantly increase the value of the digital trust infrastructure for both industry and private organisations.
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