1. Baltic WPKI Forum www.wpki.eu Overview for Baltic IT&T 2007 Andres Aarma, Certification Centre Ltd. 19 April 2007

2. What? Baltic WPKI Forum aims at harmonised electronic identity standards in the Baltics. Among other benefits this should enable: –cross-border use of digitally signed documents (compatible formats), –harmonised user experience including interfaces (proven, handy) –harmonised level of security of the services (high security, consumer trust) –easier life for developers and service providers In Estonia the service is branded as Mobile-ID.

3. Why? E-services have become a key in business relations and national economic development in the Baltic countries. Their security is a matter of national as well as private interest. Increasing fraud and attacks –National computer security plans EE and LT – willingness to act The expensive WPKI has become affordable –Since Aug 2007 all SIMs issued in Estonia will be WPKI-capable. A matter of time in Baltics. Customer demand – 1000 pan-Baltic co-s already Faster, more efficient business in Baltics –Company electronically in 2 hours in Estonia (25% of new companies set up in 2007)

4. Who? Present members of Baltic WPKI Forum BANKS: –LT: Hansabankas, SEB Vilniaus bankas –LV: Hansabanka, SEB Unibanka –EE: Hansapank, SEB Eesti Ühispank TELCO: –LT: Omnitel –LV: LMT –EE: EMT Certification Authorities: –LV: Latvijas Pasts –EE: Certification Centre

5. How? Memorandum of Understanding –By agreeing on standards –By being open and promoting them – documentation and decisions at www.wpki.euwww.wpki.eu Management: –Steering Committee: regular meetings –Technical Working Group: regular meetings –Secretariat: applications, minutes, website, PR

6. What next? Mapping of technical issues, suggestions 17 May next Steering Group meeting in Riga Beginning of May: launch of Mobile-ID in Estonia

7. Questions? Thank you! www.wpki.eu andres.aarma@sk.ee