Loading ...EU claims digital ID wallet will be voluntary. India said the same before it became mandatory
India’s digital identity scheme, Aadhaar, is a prime example of how the goal posts can shift over time. Will the EU follow India’s example once it launches its own digital identity wallets?
According to an EU press release, “The EU wallet will be used on a voluntary basis,” while the “Updating the European digital identity framework” briefing adds that “the wallet is voluntary and free of charge for individuals, while businesses may incur costs. It does not replace existing identification and authentication means but complements them.”
However, with digital identity, they can say it’s voluntary, but without it, you might not be able to access goods and services, such as opening a bank account or collecting benefits, as was the case in India.