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0 pointsmrob5mo ago0 comments

Optional meaning you have the choice of using the existing physical ID. I don't see how this is deceptive. "A lot of pressure" is not the same as being unable to legally work without the digital ID.

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pheggs5mo ago

Because they did advertise it in a way to make people believe they could still do their things online without an E-ID, which will not be the case. It's not optional online.

dbrgn5mo ago

Companies can already request and will still be able to request a PDF scan of your ID. Or worse, video ident through a private third party.

This is the status quo for ordering alcohol online, or if you want to open a bank account.

The new E-ID based on SSI (self-sovereign identity) is so much better than the status quo from a real-world privacy perspective towards companies that must verify your identity or age.

pheggs5mo ago

> This is the status quo for ordering alcohol online, or if you want to open a bank account.

I just ordered alcohol yesterday and they only checked it up on delivery. There's no obligation to check it online.

> The new E-ID based on SSI (self-sovereign identity) is so much better than the status quo from a real-world privacy perspective towards companies that must verify your identity or age.

While I agree it's better than scanning your documents, it probably will become more popular since it's easier to check and integrate. That will in my opinion become a net negative for privacy

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pheggs5mo ago

Because they did advertise it in a way to make people believe they could still do their things online without an E-ID, which will not be the case. It's not optional online.

dbrgn5mo ago

Companies can already request and will still be able to request a PDF scan of your ID. Or worse, video ident through a private third party.

This is the status quo for ordering alcohol online, or if you want to open a bank account.

The new E-ID based on SSI (self-sovereign identity) is so much better than the status quo from a real-world privacy perspective towards companies that must verify your identity or age.

pheggs5mo ago

> This is the status quo for ordering alcohol online, or if you want to open a bank account.

I just ordered alcohol yesterday and they only checked it up on delivery. There's no obligation to check it online.

> The new E-ID based on SSI (self-sovereign identity) is so much better than the status quo from a real-world privacy perspective towards companies that must verify your identity or age.

While I agree it's better than scanning your documents, it probably will become more popular since it's easier to check and integrate. That will in my opinion become a net negative for privacy

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