Why it matters and to whom
Digital identity wallets are an emerging innovation in digital identification, but they are still in the pilot phase. Like all technologies, these wallets are shaped by political decisions. In 2021, the EU Commission proposed the European Digital Identity (EUDI) wallet scheme, which has the potential to set global standards. Our partners at Caribou Digital, the University of Virginia, and Queen Mary University reviewed the EUDI, looking at accessibility, inclusivity, and risk mitigation, particularly around surveillance, privacy, and data protection. Their recommendations address the need for policymakers to be responsive to rights advocates and civil society.
