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Since its introduction in 2010, it has been regarded as one of the most secure government-issued documents in the world: the German ID card with its integrated online ID function (eID). To ensure it remains secure in the future, new ID cards must be protected against attacks by quantum computers – this applies to the hardware and software of all ID cards issued in the coming years.

Through the electronic health professional card (eHPC) healthcare professionals obtain personalised access to the telematics infrastructure (TI). This allows them use of the various TI specialist applications.

Would you like to create, review, publish and maintain your authority’s forms independently? Whether it’s a change of address notification, vehicle registration or nursery enrolment – departments can design and manage their own forms and make them available online straight away. The result: noticeable reduction in workload for IT teams, reduced reliance on external providers, and a modern, citizen-centred service.

A person’s identity can also be proven in the digital world. These digital identities must be secure in order to prevent misuse and theft. 

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.

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.

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.   

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. 

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.

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.