Like cash, only digital – the task ahead for the digital euro
In this interview, Dr. Dieter Sauter explains how the digital euro must differ from established cryptocurrencies, the opportunities it has to offer and the importance of data protection.
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The e-file is coming! How legally secure scanning works
In Germany’s authorities, all signs clearly point to digitisation. One milestone is the e-file, which paper documents should also be transferred into. The BSI describes the proper process in their TR RESISCAN for replacement scanning. And this certainly calls for external expertise.
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Cybersecurity: Safeguarding the Digital World
Achieving cybersecurity for the state, the economy and society requires both knowledge and tools. Here, we provide an overview of the key threats in cyberspace and the solutions to meet them.
Expert Interview
“Self-sovereign identity sees the whole picture”
The IDunion consortium aims to be an ecosystem for self-sovereign identity (SSI). Project manager Helge Michael from the Commerzbank subsidiary Main Incubator explains how the decentralised SSI concept works and why it could be particularly effective in Europe.
Expert Interview
“We are thoroughly impressed by the online ID function”
More and more people are using the digital services of the German Pension Insurance Association along with the online ID function. Interview with an expert.
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The digital transformation of the German ID card
In November 2010, the ID card in credit-card format was issued for the first time with the online ID function. Since then, quite a lot has happened. Here are some of the highlights of the past ten years.
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A digital identity in your wallet
The online ID function can save Germans many time-consuming trips to public authorities. But there is still a long way to go in terms of its use. Why is that?
Press Release
Bundesdruckerei cooperates with start-ups for research for the quantum internet
Bundesdruckerei and the start-ups neQxt and JoS QUANTUM are working together to strengthen digital sovereignty. Together, they are conducting research in the field of cyber forensics to combat future cyber threats.
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Mobile identities – using your smartphone
How can you take care of important matters using your smartphone in the future? This calls for derived mobile identities. We will explain here what that is and how they work.
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Digital identities and how they are evolving
The average European has a good 90 digital identities, and the number is rising. How do we come to have so many digital identities?