Traditionally, government systems managed citizen identities through disconnected data systems, using simple identifiers and paper-based processes, limiting digital trust and requiring citizens to request identity verification documents. The digital era offers a shift towards unique digital identifiers for each citizen, enabling a 'citizen wallet' for easier access to personal documents like academic records and licences, with enhanced security through digital signatures. The European Commission's initiative for a digital wallet for every EU citizen aims to improve mobility and integration, leveraging the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI) for harmonised citizen integration. This paper discusses how EBSI and the GLASS project can advance governance and streamline access to identity documents.
Citation
Kasimatis, D., Buchanan, W. J., Abubakar, M., Lo, O., Chrysoulas, C., Pitropakis, N., Papadopoulos, P., Sayeed, S., & Sel, M. (2024, June). Transforming EU Governance: The Digital Integration Through EBSI and GLASS. Presented at 39th IFIP International Conference, Edinburgh, UK
Presentation Conference Type
Conference Paper (published)
Conference Name
39th IFIP International Conference
Start Date
Jun 12, 2024
End Date
Jun 14, 2024
Acceptance Date
Apr 16, 2024
Online Publication Date
Jul 26, 2024
Publication Date
2024
Deposit Date
Jul 28, 2024
Publicly Available Date
Jul 27, 2025
Publisher
Springer
Peer Reviewed
Peer Reviewed
Pages
250-263
Series Title
IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
Series Number
710
Series ISSN
1868-4238
Book Title
ICT Systems Security and Privacy Protection. SEC 2024
