15 Amendments of Ibán GARCÍA DEL BLANCO related to 2021/0136(COD)
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) It is necessary to set out the harmonised conditions for the establishment of a framework for European Digital Identity Wallets to be issued by Member States, which should empower all Union citizens and other residents as defined by national law to share and receive securely data related to their identity in a user friendly and convenient way under the sole control of the user. Technologies used to achieve those objectives should be developed aiming towards the highest level of security, user convenience and wide usability. Member States should ensure equal access to digital identification to all their nationals and residethat such framework does not lead to the widening of the digital divide and therefore they should ensure equal and free of charge access to digital identification to all their nationals and individuals present in their territory, in particular persons with disabilities and with functional limitations, such as elderly persons, persons with limited access to digital infrastructure and digital skills, socioeconomically disadvantaged groups and individuals, refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) European Digital Identity Wallets should ensure the highest level of security for the personal data used for authentication irrespective of whether such data is stored locally or on cloud- based solutionsand stored locally, taking into account the different levels of risk. Using biometrics to authenticate is one of the identifications methods providing a high level of confidence, in particular when used in combination with other elements of authentication. Since biometrics represents a unique characteristic of a person, the use of biometrics requires organisational and security measures, commensurate to the risk that such processing may entail to the rights and freedoms of natural persons and in accordance with Regulation 2016/679.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17 a) As signatories to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), the European Union and all Member States should protect persons with disabilities from discrimination and promote their equality, ensure that persons with disabilities have access, on an equal basis with others, to information and communications technologies and systems and ensure respect for privacy of persons with disabilities.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) ITherefore, in line with Directive (EU) 2019/88222 , persons with disabilities and with functional limitations should be able to use the European digital identity wallets, trust services and end-user products used in the provision of those services on an equal basis with other users. _________________ 22 Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the accessibility requirements for products and services (OJ L 151, 7.6.2019, p. 70).
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) The European Digital Identity Wallet should technically enable the selective disclosure of attributes to relying parties. This feature should become a basic design feature thereby reinforcing convenience and personal data protection including minimisation of processing of personal data. Mechanisms for the validation of the European Digital Identity Wallet, selective disclosures and authentication of users to access online services should respect the right to pseudonimity.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation n° 910/2014
Article 5 – title
Article 5 – title
Pseudonyms in electronic transactions
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) No 910/2014
Article 5
Article 5
Without prejudice to the legal effect given to pseudonyms under national law, the use of pseudonyms in electronic transactions shall not be prohibi, where possible, shall always be allowed and implemented.;
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EU) No 910/2014
Article 6a – paragraph 4 – point e
Article 6a – paragraph 4 – point e
(e) ensure that the person identification data referred to in Articles 12(4), point (d) uniquely and persistently representing the natural or legal person is associated with itonly shared pseudonymously so it is different for different relying parties in order to prevent the association or tracking of the user across relying parties.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EU) No 910/2014
Article 6a – paragraph 6
Article 6a – paragraph 6
6. The European Digital Identity Wallets shall be issued under a notified electronic identification scheme of level of assurance ‘high’. The use of the European Digital Identity Wallets shall be free of charge to natural persons. Enjoyment of rights and access to services, particularly government services, justice, the labour market and freedom to conduct business shall not be restricted or hindered for natural persons not using the European Digital Identity Wallet.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EU) No 910/2014
Article 6b – paragraph 1
Article 6b – paragraph 1
1. Where relying parties intend to rely upon European Digital Identity Wallets issued in accordance with this Regulation, they shall communicate it torequest approval from the Member State where the relying party is established to ensure compliance with requirements set out in Union law or national law for the provision of specific services. When communicating their intention to rely on European Digital Identity wallets, they shall also inform about the intended use of the European Digital Identity Wallet.
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 Regulation (EU) No 910/2014
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 Regulation (EU) No 910/2014
2. Member States shall implement a common mechanism for the authentication of relying parties. Member States may suspend or revoke the authorisation of relying parties in the case of illegal or fraudulent use of the European Digital Identity Wallet in their country.
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Regulation (EU) No 910/2014
Article 15 – title
Article 15 – title
Accessibility for persons with disabilities and with functional limitations
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Regulation (EU) No 910/2014
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
The provision of Trust services and end- user products used in the provision of those services shall be made always accessible for persons with disabilities and with functional limitations, such as elderly persons, in accordance with the accessibility requirements of Annex I of Directive 2019/882 on the accessibility requirements for products and services.;
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 39
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 39
Regulation (UE) No 910/2014
Article 45a – paragraph 1
Article 45a – paragraph 1
1. An electronic attestation of attributes shall not be denied legal effect and admissibility as evidence in legal proceedings solely on the grounds that it is in electronic form. or that it does not meet the requirements for qualified electronic attestations of attributes.
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 39
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 39
Regulation (UE) No 910/2014
Article 45a – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 45a – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2, lawfully issued attestations in paper shall in any case always be accepted by relying parties instead of electronic attestation of attributes.