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Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
The Big Tech Show: How to stop doomscrolling and the benefits of a new EU digital wallet
JJ Clarke, producer, joins Adrian on this week's episode of The Big Tech Show. Ireland will be introducing the EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI) by the end of 2026. It will be know in Ireland as the Government Digital Wallet and is to be a place where one can safely store, share and sign important digital documents. You can listen to the full episode here on the Irish Independent website or wherever you get your podcasts.
Irish Examiner
15-07-2025
- Irish Examiner
'Digital identity wallet' could block children from accessing harmful content online
An EU 'digital identity wallet' could be used to prevent children from accessing pornographic or gambling websites as part of wider measures to keep them safe online, the European Commission has said. In new guidelines, the commission said online platforms must use 'accurate, reliable and robust' age verification methods to restrict access to adult content or risk facing heavy penalties. 'The adoption of the guidelines marks a milestone in the Commission's efforts to boost online safety for children and young people under the Digital Services Act,' it said. 'The guidelines set out a non-exhaustive list of proportionate and appropriate measures to protect children from online risks such as grooming, harmful content, problematic and addictive behaviours, as well as cyberbullying and harmful commercial practices.' The Commission said that each member state is in the process of providing their citizens with an EU Digital Identity Wallet, and must do so by the end of 2026. It said this could be a safe, reliable and private means of confirming a person's age without the online platform receiving any of your personal data. Age verification app Prior to that rollout, the European Commission said it is now testing a standalone age verification app that would meet the standards required. 'Users will be able to easily activate the app and receive the proof in several different ways,' it said. 'The proof only confirms if the user is 18 years or older. It does not give the precise age, nor does it include any other information about the user.' In its guidelines, the European Commission also indicated it is open to allowing individual countries to set minimum ages for people to access platforms such as social media sites. Furthermore, it said that children's accounts on social media sites should be set to private by default while empowering them to be able to block and mute any user. Accounts should also be restricted from downloading or taking screenshots of any content posted by minors to prevent the 'unwanted distribution of sexualised or intimate content and sexual extortion'. It added that it will use these guidelines as a reference point to ensure that online platforms are meeting their legal obligations and may inform national regulators of the enforcement actions they are taking. Responding to the guidelines, Ireland's regulator Coimisiún na Meán said it will use the guidelines to help ensure companies are doing what is required of them to protect children online. 'This will include formal enforcement action in cases where a failure to implement the guidelines leads to a suspicion of non-compliance with the Digital Services Act,' it said.
Associated Press
03-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Moldova e-Governance Agency Joins EU Digital Identity Wallet Pilot
CHIȘINĂU, Moldova, March 3, 2025 /CNW/ -- The e-Governance Agency of Moldova (AGE) is proud to announce its participation in the second round of Large-Scale Pilot Projects (LSP) for the EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI). As a member of the WE BUILD consortium, selected by the European Commission, AGE strengthens Moldova's role as a forward-thinking digital nation committed to aligning with EU standards. This initiative underscores Moldova's dedication to digital transformation, driven by its rapidly expanding IT sector. The Moldova Innovation Technology Park exemplifies this growth, housing over 2,100 companies from over 40 countries and contributing 5% to the national GDP. Its operational model and competitive 7% flat tax on revenue have attracted top-tier tech firms, reinforcing Moldova's position as regional digital hub. AGE will be instrumental in developing and testing secure Business-to-Government solutions to integrate digital wallets with public services across the EU. The initiative fosters best practice exchanges and supports the widespread adoption of digital identity wallets for both public and private e-services. Moldova is already leading in this domain with a preliminary version of a Digital Identity Wallet embedded in the 'Documents' module of EVO, the national public services app. Additionally, EVOSign, a robust authentication tool currently in pilot testing, showcases Moldova's commitment to advancing EUDI, with plans to expand into a full-fledged electronic signature application. This marks Moldova's first project as a beneficiary of the Digital Europe Programme, reaffirming its commitment to digital innovation and EU alignment. EUDI wallets will offer individuals and businesses secure means to access online services, store and share digital documents, and create legally binding electronic signatures. Each EU Member State will develop its own wallet application based on common specifications, ensuring interoperability. The LSPs are crucial for refining EUDI development, testing specifications, and shaping the Implementing Acts that will formally integrate EUDI into EU law. These projects, funded by the Digital Europe's €7 billion budget, aim to drive digital adoption across sectors. The WE BUILD consortium, with approximately 200 partners from EU Member States and the private sector, will lead this initiative. The project will launch in autumn 2025 and will run for 24 months, guided by Dutch and Swedish governmental bodies. Moldova formalized its association with the Digital Europe Programme in February 2024, AGE serving as the national contact point, ensuring continued progress in the country's digital transformation.
