Manama A project that gives users a single electronic identity to access an array of government services has been launched in Bahrain.
Its developers say users can be assured that the system is secure and will protect them from online identity theft.
“The National Authentication Frame Work project for Accessing Electronic Service is a new initiative in Bahrain that enables individuals to access various e-services offered by both government and non-governmental entities using a single dedicated identity profile,” Shaikh Ahmad Bin Atteyatallah Al Khalifa, minister of cabinet affairs, said.
“Users can now access and browse all eGovernment Authority e-services and transactions through the different electronic delivery channels such as the eGovernment Portal on the internet, the Mobile Portal, eGovernment Centres, eKiosks, and other electronic channels.”
The minister, who is also responsible for the telecommunication sector in Bahrain, said the new project would provide electronic service users with all the information they would need, including details of the last transaction made, and the most recently browsed service.
“The system will also offer the users technical assistance via the national call centre,” he said.
“This new initiative will result in convenience, cost and time savings for both the users and service providers. It will thus benefit all citizens and residents who are users of eGovernment services and facilitate efforts by ministries and governmental entities to support common e-services by providing an integrated national platform.
Authentication
“Through the development of a standardised authentication method to access services for the users, the system aims to significantly enhance government service performance,” he said.
Shaikh Ahmad said the agreement to implement this project was signed with CrimsonLogic based on “its outstanding successful experience with Singapore Government”. Mohammad Al Qaed, the CEO of Bahrain eGovernment Authority, said that the project would be “a highly secure system for the individuals and users”.
Password
“It follows an approach that involves two out of three authentication factors. The two factors are the password and the security mechanism (finger print), for identifying the user, to prevent unauthorised online access,” he said.
The first phase of the project would include government services only. Companies such as banks and financial institutions would be able to take part at a later stage, he said.
Users can now access and browse all eGovernment Authority eservices and transactions through the different electronic delivery channels such as the internet, the Mobile Portal, eGovernment Centres, eKiosks, and other electronic channels.”
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Quelle/Source: Zawya, 10.01.2011
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