Swiss government makes a case for e-ID ahead of referendum

The electronic-ID is secure and easy to use and its use is voluntary and free of charge: these are the arguments the government made in its campaign for a 'Yes' vote on the e-ID Act slated for September 28. The need for secure electronic proof of identity - for example to order something online - is increasing, wrote the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP) on Tuesday. The referendum will take place on September 28. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The e-ID offered by the state strengthens digital sovereignty and promotes Switzerland as a centre of innovation. The Federal Council and Parliament are of the opinion that the e-ID makes doing business with authorities and companies on the internet secure, simple and efficient. The e-ID works like a digital identity card; the technical infrastructure is provided by the state. According to the FDJP, this guarantees the protection of privacy and the self-determined handling of personal data. Critics ...