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  • European Union’s digital identity framework: A step towards inclusive access to public services

    According to reports, the European Union’s proposal for a digital identity framework passed a plenary vote of the European Parliament with 418 votes in favour, 103 against, and 24 abstentions. The EU wide framework will enable citizens to have access to public services, and they will have their own wallets. The legislation includes zero knowledge proof technology to protect user privacy. ZK-proof protects privacy by verifying location without disclosing unnecessary data. European Parliament Passes EU Digital Wallet Legislation Analysis based on this information:The European Union’s proposal for a digital identity framework has passed a plenary vote of the European Parliament, receiving overwhelming support with 418 votes in favour, only 103 against, and 24 abstentions. This significant move is an important step towards ensuring that EU citizens have equitable access to public services. The framework makes available digital wallets for EU citizens. With their unique digital identities, citizens will be able to access a range of public services such as healthcare,…

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