Switzerland's digital identity E-ID is a reality – at least almost

An e-ID, the electronic identity for Swiss people, is necessary and practical. At least on this point, almost everyone agrees. After that, it ends with unity. The opinions about design, responsibilities, data protection and usage differed widely. Therefore, the e-ID has been in discussion since 2010 and is also the subject of concrete projects, however: none of the initiatives has managed to make the digital identity a reality in Switzerland. Lo…