Due processing of personal data in eGovernment?: A case study of the Belgian electronic identity card

In this article, the authors are evaluating the current authentication mechanisms for eGovernment employed in Belgium. Particular focus is placed on the Belgian electronic identity card (eID) and the use of national identification numbers. After evaluating the current situation the authors proceed t...

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Published in:Datenschutz und Datensicherheit 2008-03, Vol.32 (3), p.178-183
Main Authors: Van Alsenoy, Brendan, De Cock, Danny
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Coding and Information Theory
Computer Science
Cryptology
Data Structures and Information Theory
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Summary:In this article, the authors are evaluating the current authentication mechanisms for eGovernment employed in Belgium. Particular focus is placed on the Belgian electronic identity card (eID) and the use of national identification numbers. After evaluating the current situation the authors proceed to highlight possible alternative.
ISSN:1614-0702
1862-2607
DOI:10.1007/s11623-008-0027-6