keyboard_tab EIDAS 2014/0910 EN

(a)

assurance level low shall refer to an electronic_identification means in the context of an electronic_identification scheme, which provides a limited degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted identity of a person, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to decrease the risk of misuse or alteration of the identity;

(b)

assurance level substantial shall refer to an electronic_identification means in the context of an electronic_identification scheme, which provides a substantial degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted identity of a person, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to decrease substantially the risk of misuse or alteration of the identity;

(c)

assurance level high shall refer to an electronic_identification means in the context of an electronic_identification scheme, which provides a higher degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted identity of a person than electronic_identification means with the assurance level substantial, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to prevent misuse or alteration of the identity.

(a)

the procedure to prove and verify the identity of natural or legal persons applying for the issuance of electronic_identification means;

(b)

the procedure for the issuance of the requested electronic_identification means;

(c)

the authentication mechanism, through which the natural or legal person uses the electronic_identification means to confirm its identity to a relying_party;

(d)

the entity issuing the electronic_identification means;

(e)

any other body involved in the application for the issuance of the electronic_identification means; and

(f)

the technical and security specifications of the issued electronic_identification means.

(a)

it aims to be technology neutral and does not discriminate between any specific national technical solutions for electronic_identification within a Member State;

(b)

it follows European and international standards, where possible;

(c)

it facilitates the implementation of the principle of privacy by design; and

(d)

it ensures that personal data is processed in accordance with Directive 95/46/EC.

(a)

a reference to minimum technical requirements related to the assurance levels under Article 8;

(b)

a mapping of national assurance levels of notified electronic_identification schemes to the assurance levels under Article 8;

(c)

a reference to minimum technical requirements for interoperability;

(d)

a reference to a minimum set of person_identification_data uniquely representing a natural or legal person, which is available from electronic_identification schemes;

(e)

rules of procedure;

(f)

arrangements for dispute resolution; and

(g)

common operational security standards.

(a)

the interoperability of the electronic_identification schemes notified pursuant to Article 9(1) and the electronic_identification schemes which Member States intend to notify; and

(b)

the security of the electronic_identification schemes.

(a)

the exchange of information, experience and good practice as regards electronic_identification schemes and in particular technical requirements related to interoperability and assurance levels;

(b)

the exchange of information, experience and good practice as regards working with assurance levels of electronic_identification schemes under Article 8;

(c)

peer review of electronic_identification schemes falling under this Regulation; and

(d)

examination of relevant developments in the electronic_identification sector.