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The social, economical and political impact of the eID. Jan DEPREST – L-SEC – 19-may-2005. Agenda. Why an eID in Belgium Economical impact Social impact Political impact Conclusion. USER MGT. OTHER AUTHORITIES. OTHER INSTITUTIONS. PORTAL www.belgium.be. FEDMAN. FPS. FPS. FPS. FPS.
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The social, economical and political impact of the eID Jan DEPREST – L-SEC – 19-may-2005
Agenda • Why an eID in Belgium • Economical impact • Social impact • Political impact • Conclusion
USER MGT OTHERAUTHORITIES OTHERINSTITUTIONS PORTAL www.belgium.be FEDMAN FPS FPS FPS FPS Why an eID in Belgium ? SECURITY & PRIVACY AUTHENTIC SOURCES UME Connected government
Why an eID in Belgium ? in the ‘e-world’ of today and tomorrow, strong authentication is the key to success • e-commerce problem : lack of strong authentication : anyone can pretend being anyone • within e-government solution for strong authentication crucial as government data is highly critical and should not fall into the wrong hands • strongest form of identification world-wide is a smart-card based identification • Belgium has a long history of identity cards : only the introduction of the chip was a real challenge learn from others privacy solid technology strong basis
Signature tool Why an eID in Belgium ? Proof of identity • To give Belgiancitizens an electronic identity cardenabling them toauthenticate themselves towards diverse applications and to putdigital signatures
Why an eID in Belgium ? From a tool towards an economical, social and political driver
eID: economical impact First impact: The Belgian industry can save up to 150 million € per year by using the eID in: • the counter / ticket-office • the tele-declarations • the physical access control • the on-line access control
eID: economical impact Examples: • The Post Office • Banks • Car Rental • Material Rental Savings at the counter / ticketing office authentication and signature via eid faster and accurate
eID: economical impact Examples: • Federal Government (VAT, Social Security, Taxes, …) • Ticketing • Insurance (damage declaration) • Public Transport • Sporting events Savings in the tele-declaration
eID: economical impact Examples: • Airports, … • Building entrance • … Savings in physical access control
eID: economical impact Examples: • Schools & universities (i.s.o. student card) • Banks (home banking, selfserve banking) • Lotto (access to gambling games) • e-Commerce Savings in on-line access control
eID: economical impact Second impact: Knowledge economy: • Universities / Research centers • Private competence centers Adobe • Microsoft EAP • Export of eID knowledge Luxemburg, Austria, Congo • Consultancy • Software creation Creation of work
eID: economical impact Third impact: Indirect economical impact: • PC’s • Card readers • Support via dealers
eID: social impact e-Government e-Democracy e-Voting e-Inclusion healthcare IDTVe-Entertainment proof of membership Privacy Safe Internet
eID: social impact “I have an eID. Why shouldn’t I use it ?!” What you have is what you use ! e-Inclusion
eID: social impact Based on the eID • Safe chat • Safe internet environments for children • … Safer Internet
eID: social impact • Integration of the SIS-card • Patient file leading to a faster and more accurate health service (very important in moments of crisis !) • … e-Health
eID: social impact • “I use MY card when I want to do so !” • “I can see who accessed my information.” • … Privacy 10.000.000 controllers
eID: political impact • Image of Belgium within the European Union and worldwide. • eID allows fast implementation of international security requirements biometrics on the eID.
Conculsion eID has grown from a necessary tool within the e-governement strategy of the Belgian governement towards a majoreconomical, social and political instrument