🇩🇰 Denmark · Mobile eID / app
MitID
MitID
MitID is Denmark's national electronic identity, jointly developed by the public sector and the banks to replace NemID. It is used for online banking, public services and private services, with login via the MitID app, code display or chip. The migration from NemID was completed in 2022.
What it does
Online authenticationIdentity verification / KYCQualified digital signaturesBiometric authentication
Country:🇩🇰 Denmark
Type:Mobile eID / app
Status:Live
Launched:2021
Issuer:Danish Agency for Digital Government and Finance Denmark
Who can get it:Danish residents and businesses who register for MitID
Format
Mobile appHardware token (code display, chip)
Identity attributes
Legal nameCivil registration (CPR) link
Authentication methods
Mobile appBiometricPINHardware token
Common use cases
Banking / KYCGovernment servicesDigital signatures
Standards
eIDAS
Coverage
Used across Danish public and private services by most adults
Interoperability
Used across Danish public and private services; notified under eIDAS
Privacy and trust
MitID is governed by the public sector and Finance Denmark, with authentication tied to each individual login request.
Official source
https://www.mitid.dk/en-gb/MitID: frequently asked questions
- Why did MitID replace NemID?
- NemID was replaced to meet higher eIDAS security requirements and to move away from a single state-funded supplier; MitID rolled out in 2021 and NemID was fully phased out in 2022.
- How do I authenticate with MitID?
- Most people use the MitID app with a PIN or biometrics, while hardware options such as a code display or chip are available as alternatives.
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