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EUDI wallet: consumer advocates warn of the risks of the digital wallet

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Published: February 21st, 2025,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

Illustration zum Thema "ID-Austria". Die ID-Austria, mit der etwa Amtswege online erledigt werden können, ersetzt ab 5. Dezember die Handysignatur.
ID Austria: Austria already has a national digital wallet with many functions.

The Federation of German Consumer Organizations (VZBV) criticizes the plans for the European digital identity (eID) and presents an expert opinion and a position paper on the subject. According to the VZBV, consumers must expect data misuse through tracking and profiling if the digital wallet (EUDI wallet) does not meet strict data protection requirements.

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