Mobile operator association the GSMA has commended the European Commission’s announcement that the adoption of key implementing acts of the Electronic-identification and trust service (eIDAS) Regulation is now complete.
In a statement, the GSMA said that the European Union is the first and only region in the world to have a workable and balanced legal framework for cross-border use of electronic identification (eID) and trust services.
“The GSMA appreciates the work of the Commission and strongly supports the eIDAS regulation, which will help boost economic growth in Europe and the promotion and deployment of eID schemes across Member States,” said Afke Schaart, Vice President Europe, GSMA.
“Rolling out eIDAS will mean that citizens and businesses will benefit from higher security and more convenient access for a wealth of online services, such as submitting tax declarations, enrolling in a foreign university, remotely opening a bank account, setting up a business in another Member State, authenticating internet payments and bidding for an online call for tender, among others.”
The GSMA writes that it and its members have been very active in supporting the need for authentication and through the GSMA’s Mobile Connect solution, and are able to offer mobile operator-facilitated authentication services that provide simple, secure and convenient access to online services from a mobile phone, desktop or tablet.
“The value of the GSMA’s Mobile Connect service for governments lies in its ability to drive an uptake in e-government services. Mobile Connect will provide increased convenience and accessibility for citizens, strong security and enhanced privacy, and lower implementation costs.”
Schaart continued, “The GSMA urges national governments and regulatory bodies to engage with the GSMA’s Mobile Connect initiative to help ensure that the unique strengths of mobile for identification and authentication are made available as widely as possible. Mobile identity services will play a key role in unlocking the potential of Europe’s digital and personal data economy and drive trust and confidence in the adoption and use of innovative digital content and services as we progress towards the Digital Single Market.”
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Quelle/Source: Security Document World, 18.09.2015
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