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February 12, 2021 01:25 am
Original Link: http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/IjH5gQ9X_Ts/germany-to-let-citizens-store-id-cards-on-smartphone
Germany To Let Citizens Store ID Cards On Smartphone
Germany says its citizens will be able to use smartphones to store their government-issued ID cards and prove their identity online. The Associated Press reports: The Interior Ministry said Wednesday that from this fall, citizens will be able to use the electronic ID stored in their smartphones together with a PIN number to prove they are who they claim to be when communicating with authorities or private businesses. Separately, the ministry said the Cabinet has agreed on a bill that will make government-generated data openly available to businesses and private individuals where possible, to spur the development of new applications. Germans are frequently required to present credit card-sized cards featuring their photo and personal details, such as when applying for benefits, opening bank accounts or registering a vehicle. While there are already ways of doing this online, the physical card and a card reader are currently required.Read more of this story at Slashdot.
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