This Regulation establishes rules for notifications regarding the European Digital Identity Wallet ecosystem, which is a crucial component of secure and interoperable digital identity across the EU. It sets requirements for Member States to notify information about trusted entities and mechanisms that ensure the trustworthiness of the European Digital Identity Framework.The Regulation consists of 6 articles and 2 annexes that establish detailed requirements for both the Commission’s notification system and Member States’ notifications. The act introduces new provisions compared to previous regulations by creating a comprehensive framework for information sharing about wallet providers, providers of person identification data, and wallet-relying parties.Key provisions include:
- Establishment of a secure electronic notification system by the Commission within 12 months
- Requirements for Member States to submit notifications in English through this system
- Detailed specifications for information that must be provided about various entities in the ecosystem
- Rules for Commission’s publication of submitted information in both human-readable and machine-processable formats
- Technical requirements for certificates and security measures to ensure trustworthy data exchange
The most significant aspects for implementation are:
- Mandatory information requirements for registrars and registers, including contact details, URLs, and certificates
- Specific notification requirements for wallet providers, including solution details and validation mechanisms
- Detailed specifications for person identification data providers and their authentication mechanisms
- Requirements for providers of wallet-relying party access certificates
