This Regulation establishes detailed rules for the integrity and core functionalities of European Digital Identity Wallets (wallets). It is a crucial component of the European Digital Identity Framework that aims to facilitate secure and interoperable digital identity across the EU. The Regulation focuses on technical specifications and security requirements for wallet implementation.The Regulation consists of four chapters covering general provisions, wallet integrity, core functionalities, and final provisions. It includes five annexes with technical standards and specifications.Key provisions include:
- Detailed requirements for wallet unit integrity, including authentication, cryptographic security, and protection of critical assets
- Specifications for transaction logging, data formats, and embedded disclosure policies
- Requirements for qualified electronic signatures and seals functionality
- Rules for data export, portability and pseudonym generation
- Privacy-enhancing techniques and data protection measures
The most important provisions for implementation include:
- Mandatory support for specific data formats and selective disclosure of attributes
- Requirements for secure cryptographic applications and devices
- Detailed logging requirements for all transactions
- Rules for wallet unit attestation and validation
- Free access to signature creation applications for natural persons
- Support for pseudonym generation and privacy-preserving features
