Secure electronic identification (eID) in the intersection of politics and technology
by Elin Wihlborg
International Journal of Electronic Governance (IJEG), Vol. 6, No. 2, 2013

Abstract: There is a growing demand for secure identification systems in online relations. Electronic identification (eID) is becoming a critical issue, both for e-government and for online relations in general. The development of eID is a combination of technical innovations such as system design and regulatory and policy considerations. This paper analyses the development of eID in Sweden, by considering it both as a technical and a political development process co-constructed through policymaking. However, the main conclusion is the lack of political awareness in this process. This is especially noticeable since the process leads to a formation of the embryo of a digital citizenship based on the need for safe and efficient identification within public administration.

Online publication date: Wed, 18-Dec-2013

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