eIDAS 2.0
European Digital Identity Framework Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/1183)
eIDAS 2.0 establishes the European Digital Identity Framework, centered on the EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet) that lets citizens, residents, and businesses identify themselves and share verified attributes across the EU. It entered into force on 20 May 2024 and requires every Member State to offer at least one wallet by 2026.
Who it applies to
EU Member States, which must issue compliant wallets, and relying parties such as large online platforms and regulated services that must accept the wallet. Trust service providers and public and private services relying on electronic identification are in scope.
Identity requirements
- Member States must provide at least one EU Digital Identity Wallet to citizens, residents, and businesses
- Wallets must let users store and selectively disclose verified identity attributes and electronic attestations
- Designated relying parties (including very large online platforms) must accept the wallet for authentication
- Support qualified electronic signatures and high assurance level electronic identification
- Ensure user control, data minimization, and selective disclosure of identity attributes
- Comply with Commission implementing acts defining technical and operational specifications
How it impacts identity systems
| Identity area | Impact |
|---|---|
| Identity verification (KYC/proofing) | Provides a high-assurance, EU-wide means of identity proofing via verified wallet attributes and attestations. |
| Authentication & MFA | Enables strong, high assurance level authentication and qualified signatures across borders. |
| Customer identity & consent (CIAM) | Shifts control to users through selective disclosure and consent-based sharing of identity attributes. |
| Identity governance (IGA) | Standardizes trusted attribute attestation and acceptance obligations for relying parties across the EU. |
Penalties
Penalties are set by each Member State and must be effective, proportionate, and dissuasive; specific maximums vary by national implementing law.
eIDAS 2.0: frequently asked questions
- What is the EU Digital Identity Wallet?
- It is a secure app, provided under eIDAS 2.0, that lets EU citizens, residents, and businesses store and selectively share verified identity data and electronic attestations across the EU.
- When must Member States provide a wallet?
- eIDAS 2.0 entered into force on 20 May 2024 and requires every Member State to make at least one compliant wallet available, with rollout expected by 2026.
- Who must accept the EU Digital Identity Wallet?
- Public services and designated private relying parties, including very large online platforms, must accept the wallet for user authentication where strong user identification is required.