The social, economical and political impact of the eID Jan DEPREST – L-SEC – 19-may-2005

Agenda > Why an eID in Belgium > Economical impact > Social impact > Political impact > Conclusion

Why an eID in Belgium ? SECURITY & PRIVACY FEDMAN UME OTHER AUTHORITIES OTHER INSTITUTIONS FPS Connected governmen t Connected governmen t PORTAL PORTAL AUTHENTIC SOURCES USER MGT

Why an eID in Belgium ? in the ‘e-world’ of today and tomorrow, strong authentication is the key to success -e-commerce problem : lack of strong authentication : anyone can pretend being anyone -within e-government solution for strong authentication crucial as government data is highly critical and should not fall into the wrong hands -strongest form of identification world-wide is a smart- card based identification -Belgium has a long history of identity cards : only the introduction of the chip was a real challenge learn from others privacy solid technology strong basis

Why an eID in Belgium ? Proof of identity Signature tool > To give Belgian citizens an electronic identity card enabling them to authenticate themselves towards diverse applications and to put digital signatures

Why an eID in Belgium ? From a tool towards an economical, social and political driver

eID: economical impact First impact: The Belgian industry can save up to 150 million € per year by using the eID in: > the counter / ticket-office > the tele-declarations > the physical access control > the on-line access control

eID: economical impact Examples: > The Post Office > Banks > Car Rental > Material Rental Savings at the counter / ticketing office authentication and signature via eid faster and accurate

eID: economical impact Examples: > Federal Government (VAT, Social Security, Taxes, …) > Ticketing > Insurance (damage declaration) > Public Transport > Sporting events Savings in the tele-declaration

eID: economical impact Examples: > Airports, … > Building entrance > … Savings in physical access control

eID: economical impact Examples: > Schools & universities (i.s.o. student card) > Banks (home banking, selfserve banking) > Lotto (access to gambling games) > e-Commerce Savings in on-line access control

eID: economical impact Second impact: Knowledge economy: > Universities / Research centers > Private competence centers  Adobe > Microsoft EAP > Export of eID knowledge  Luxemburg, Austria, Congo > Consultancy > Software creation Creation of work

eID: economical impact Third impact: Indirect economical impact: > PC’s > Card readers > Support  via dealers

eID: social impact proof of membership Safe Internet healthcare IDTV e-Entertainment e-Government e-Democracy e-Voting e-Inclusion Privacy

eID: social impact “I have an eID. Why shouldn’t I use it ?!” What you have is what you use ! e-Inclusion

eID: social impact Safer Internet Based on the eID > Safe chat > Safe internet environments for children > …

eID: social impact e-Health > Integration of the SIS-card > Patient file leading to a faster and more accurate health service (very important in moments of crisis !) > …

eID: social impact Privacy > “I use MY card when I want to do so !” > “I can see who accessed my information.” > … controllers

eID: political impact > Image of Belgium within the European Union and worldwide. > eID allows fast implementation of international security requirements  biometrics on the eID.

Conculsion eID has grown from a necessary tool within the e-governement strategy of the Belgian governement towards a major economical, social and political instrument

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