What is the EUDI Wallet introduced by eIDAS 2.0?

It is a government-recognized digital identity app allowing users to store and share verified identity data for services across the EU.

Who must provide or accept the wallet?

EU governments must provide it, and public/private entities offering services like banking or telecom must accept it under defined use cases.

Is using the wallet mandatory for citizens?

No, using the wallet is voluntary, but service providers must accept it if citizens choose to use it.

When will eIDAS 2.0 be fully enforced?

Implementation timelines vary, but certified wallets must be made available by 2026 across all EU member states.

eIDAS 2.0 Digital Identity EU

European Union

2024

Privacy

Overview

eIDAS 2.0 is a revision of the original eIDAS Regulation (EU) No 910/2014, adopted to enhance digital identity and trust services across the European Union. Approved in March 2024, the regulation introduces a European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet that allows individuals and businesses to store and share identity data securely and selectively.

The aim is to enable seamless digital interactions across borders in the finance, government, healthcare, telecom, and e-commerce sectors. eIDAS 2.0 mandates that each EU member state offers a certified digital identity wallet by 2026, which will be interoperable and recognized across all EU countries.

Key Obligations

Member states must issue at least one EUDI Wallet to citizens and businesses
Wallets must enable selective data sharing, high assurance levels, and privacy safeguards
Trust service providers must meet enhanced security, certification, and liability standards

Private sector entities must accept the EUDI Wallet in use cases defined by the regulation
Cross-border interoperability and mutual recognition of digital IDs is mandatory

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