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• Source name: eu_ai_office
• Source kind: standard
• Authors / organization: eu_ai_office
• Venue: eu_ai_office
• Published: 2026-08-17
• Collected: 2026-08-17
• URL: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/node/11609/printable/pdf
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• DOI: UNKNOWN
• Registry group: standards_governance_and_safety
• Evidence role: official_regulator
• Language: en
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Plain-Language Brief

This document discusses electronic identification (eID) as a tool for secure access to online services and safer electronic transactions.

What the Document Says

• electronic identification (eID) is discussed
• eID is a tool for secure access to online services
• eID is a tool for carrying out electronic transactions in a safer way
• Last update was on August 17, 2026

Key Concepts Mentioned

• electronic identification (eID)
• online services
• electronic transactions
• security

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Open Questions

• What specific measures are in place to ensure security with eID?
• What types of online services and electronic transactions are covered by eID?

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Raw Abstract / Excerpt

Print as PDF Picture Electronic identification - eID Electronic identification (eID) is one of the tools to ensure secure access to online services and to carry out electronic transactions in a safer way. Last update 17 August 2026 Print as PDF Shaping Europe’s digital future This site is managed by: Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology Digital EU on Mastadon Digital EU on LinkedIn Digital EU on Facebook Digital EU on Youtube