Electronic Identity Cards in Europe Ari Bouzbib Senior Vice-President Europe Identity & Government Programs 11th Porvoo Group Meeting May 24-25, Coimbra Forecasted trends for Governmental Market in 2007 Government/Health : e-Passport deployment in 40 countries including all Visa-waiver countries Growing e-ID projects: Portugal, Qatar, Morocco, joining increasing deployment in Belgium, Thailand, Hong-Kong, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Oman, … More than 300 Mu ID cards will be shipped in China in 2007, with a target of 900 Mu deployed before 2008 Olympic games Ramping up 2nd generation e-Health in France (Sesam Vitale) and Germany (eGK) Eurosmart Source 08/06/2007 2 More Value for our Industry The Smart Cards industry will further strengthen its potential to create high-added value products and services by introducing Smart Secure Devices. This trend is already visible with the e-Passport: Smart Card technology and know-how delivering an entirely new type of product Eurosmart Source 08/06/2007 3 New Markets will embrace the merits of Smart Secure Devices Smart Secure Devices will find a natural fit whenever: New H2H (Human-to-Human) or H2M (Human-to-Machine) transactions will require a local, sometimes off-line verification of the User Identity. The fast growth of contactless technology will pave the way for many new applications aimed at speed and mobility. Emerging Machine-to-Machine applications Smart embedded modules will be the ‘brain’ in M2M enforcing rules and taking corrective actions in the event of errors during such transactions. Eurosmart Source 08/06/2007 4 Some examples of very likely areas of growth Retail Check-out/Payments Smart Bulletin-Boards Customer Relationship Management Logistics Management for merchants E-Commerce E-Citizen Fillings and Applications Personalized Citizen-2-Representative relationship Eurosmart Source 08/06/2007 5 New shapes to follow the path of our daily lives Three key enablers Biometrics : «secrets» that always stay with us Contactless : «fast and easy» device-reader interactions Nanotechnologies : remove «size constraints» to keep those Secure Objects with us at all times More developers will embrace Smart Secure Devices Internet for e-commerce Peer to Peer collaborative networks Eurosmart Source 08/06/2007 6 European eID & Gemalto 08/06/2007 7 European Citizens Card – Aims 1 The key drivers behind the European Citizen Card concept are opportunities to: provide worthwhile eGovernment services that can be accessed by all European Union citizens wherever they chose to reside in the EU => citizens’ mobility combat global Identity Fraud => citizens’ Identity protection address the threat of national and pan European terrorism => citizens’ security build a more inclusive European Society => civil society development encourage the emergence of new intra European Union services => administrative actions simplification 1 Derived from the contents of CEN/ISSS WS/e Authentication Vision Document “Towards an electronic ID for the European Citizen a strategic vision” Brussels, October 3, 2004 08/06/2007 8 European Citizens Card - Benefits For citizens: Simplified administrative tasks Secure and efficient access to services Control over personal data Convenience (time & money savings) For Government: 08/06/2007 Simple and accurate management of documents and data Reduced administration costs Security and confidence Development of the information society Transparency 9 Swedish eID: ID and Travel Document Global Objectives New approach: ID & travel document in one Make travelling as easy as possible Deliver the best standard of e-Passport and national e-IDcard on the market Provide better services Make the application process easy and secure 08/06/2007 10 Swedish eID Card: Concept An e-ID Card containing two chips – contact and contactless (totally separated) A travel document valid 5 years An Electronic Identity – active secure device Only for Swedish citizens, but non compulsory card The same electronic personal data as in the e-Passport The same process as for the e-Passport The same IT-system as for the e-Passport The project included all steps from enrolment to the delivery of personalized product to a citizen 08/06/2007 11 Contactless Chip: ICAO recommendations compliant EU regulations compliant -> EAC migration as per EU schedule Logical Data Structure Passive authentication Contact Chip: Electronic ID and digital signature PKI enabled with 32K memory PKI key pair pre-generated Strong authentication Non repudiation Secure data storage Basic Access Control No magnetic stripe nor bar code Type B 32K chip Contact Chip for eID ISO 7816 08/06/2007 I<SWE45123456<4196103213499<<< 6103213M1004256SWE<<<<<<<<<<<8 SPECIMEN<<SVEN<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Contactless Chip same as passport ISO 14443 MRZ on the back side 12 Swedish eID Card - Project outcome to date Issuance started in October 2005 Sweden first in Europe to issue e-Passport First in world to combine e-Passport functionality and National e-ID in single card Delivery of comprehensive e-Passport and e-ID solution Compliant with EU and ICAO standards Upgradeable to include EAC by 2009 A multi-application National ID card for identification and signature as well as cross border travel Significant savings – equipment, processes, systems and training Take up of voluntary National e-ID card because of travel functionality but constrained because other forms of e-ID are used for e-commerce (e.g. BankID) 08/06/2007 13 Courtesy of The National Register Lessons Learned So Far The legal base is important Be very attentive to privacy concerns Transparency is key to trust Transparency enhances quality of data Interoperability: juridical and technical normalisation and partnerships agreed before the start-up are vital A structured technical and situational platform for information exchange is useful. Prototyping and monitoring are vital Electronic personalisation techniques somehow cultural bounded. They need to be above any doubt and usable through standardised interfaces The added value of the eID-card is key Information exchange platform during pilot phase Win-win situation for full collaboration Communications & resources! 08/06/2007 14 eID: next steps Security Compliancy with laws (ex. digital signature) Deployment of securing travel and border control tools for improving national security Keep up-to-date secure eID v.s. thefts & frauds Citizens’ privacy Ensure education of citizens regarding their own data Citizens keep full control of their data with selected access to specific data Empower convenient services Offer time and place independent eGovernment services to citizens A convenient form factor for citizens and civil servants Automation Make use of networks and online services Fasten identity check by police forces and travel authorities; interoperability Appropriate tools to verify eID cards Biometry Some governments and citizens area cautious in terms of biometrics – In the future opinions are likely to change and opposition will weaken as the benefits become evident Adopt biometry to eID as an additional security feature to the PIN – PIN code will survive because biometric identification is at its best in a secure environment rather than “everywhere” Have the corresponding standard completed (ISO SC37) 08/06/2007 15 Conclusions(1) Success of National eID schemes is built on: Citizen trust and transparency Individual privacy protection Future proofed security Interoperability Capacity for growth And, crucially The value of the eID Card to citizens in their everyday lives The European Citizen Card and other “tools” is creating the technical framework to extend value beyond national borders Industry players are willing to support governments to help them to achieve success 08/06/2007 16 Conclusion (2) Smart Cards will evolve into a broader family of Devices More new shapes for new applications Our virtual « digital personal attributes» Embedded software and ultra-embedded nanotechnologies The only mistake to avoid for our Industry is to entertain an endless debate about fears. We will build the best solutions and the best value for people to enjoy many new services Political ownership and communication will be key to success Education … more Education Preparing people to use those Smart Secure Devices is as important as teaching them how to read and write. 08/06/2007 17 Back-Up Ari Bouzbib Senior Vice-President Europe Identity & Government Programs 11th Porvoo Group Meeting May 24-25, Coimbra 2006 Market Trends Mobile communication: another year of strong unit growth Growth is driven by almost all regions and emerging countries such as India in Asia, Middle East and Latin America Chinese market is growing again in 2006 after a stable year in 2005 Financial services: Contactless payment in the US continue to deploy EMV roll out mainly in Asia and renewal in Europe Transports: Major cities in North America and Latam adopt smart cards in public transports Government: e-Passports effectively deploying in many countries 200 M Chinese ID Cards shipped in 2006 Eurosmart Source 08/06/2007 19 Key to Trusted eGovernment Services Creates the link between citizen and his/her digital identity Make citizen's daily life easier Create the right environment for more accessible, transparent processes Make citizen's participation more expansive and direct Legally binding 08/06/2007 20 BelPIC Has Many Citizen Touch Points Driver’s Licence Healthcare Student Cards Single Sign On 08/06/2007 Home Banking Proof of Membership e-Commerce 21 What Citizens Are Now Asking For… Service delivery of 24/7 electronic counter (70% of internet users) – – realise complete transactions possibility to make and receive direct payments A central website or digital (forms)counter – with access to all relevant forms and information A personalised service, management and control of personal data and files More proactive forms of service delivery from public authorities (within certain privacy limits). Public authorities to fill in all forms in advance – (2/3 of internet users & 80% of non-users) Grants should be allocated proactively (80% of population) 08/06/2007 22 BelPIC Programme: Belgian Personal Identity Card Initiated in July 2001 Keystone of project to simplify administration processes and modernise public service Goal to provide 9 million citizens with secure identity document and tool for electronic signature and authentication to access: E-Government applications Social security Private sector services Key aims: Building trust with citizens Providing trusted eGovernment services Paving the way to eDemocracy 08/06/2007 23 Some of Today’s BelPIC Applications E-government Official document requests: marriage, birth, etc Online voting E-tax Tax form declaration E-justice Electronic submission of conclusions in court cases E-access Client authentication to web servers Access control: library, swimming pool, etc E-commerce Online opening of a new account Digital Rights Management Contract signing (qualified signature) E-banking E-mail Registered e-mail Authenticated e-mail E-administration Data capture Car registration Secure Services for Seniors and Teenagers Digital e-window (municipalities of Ghent, Bornem, Woluwe-St-Pierre) Forum on www.Seniorennet.be Safer chat: for 12-15 years old Other Common Uses 08/06/2007 Online mortgage request In banks: filling forms, proving ID Public/Private access control for large events In companies: as a badge for access control buildings As a logical pass for network access control 24 Innovative Services: eReporting of Crime Belgian citizens can use their eID cards to report crimes from an electronic terminal, directly over the Internet, to the federal police. The initial service allows crimes such as vandalism, shoplifting and bicycle thefts can be reported in just a few clicks. The citizen reporting the crime is identified by his/her secure eID card. The process saves significant time compared to the traditional lengthy process of reporting crime at police stations, which takes an average of two hours and help overcome social apathy. 08/06/2007 25 Protecting Children: Kids eID Issued to children less than 12 years old. Kids ID serves as the national eID card for Belgian children, and incorporates all the equivalent security and information featured in BelPIC. Kids ID can be used as an official travel document in many countries. Secondly, the cards serve to protect the child if they run into danger. The card contains a special hotline number to notify the next of kin if the child is lost, or has an accident. Last but not least, kids-ID cards can also be used for safer access to online chat and services that require ID. 08/06/2007 26 Agenda European Citizen Card – a common interoperable framework Case Studies: Swedish National eID Card – an ID and Travel document in one Key conclusions 08/06/2007 27