Governments are still trying to crypto. How cute.

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On Monday, September 2nd, 2024 at 6:54 PM, Lars Noodén via Dng <dng@???> wrote:

> Hello, Devuan community members,
>
> This is kind of off-topic but does kind of relate to Devuan in a more
> general, software Freedom or open standards and protocols kind of way.
>
> The European Commission has some initiatives regarding 'Digital Identity
> Wallets'. There is a brief window for feedback regarding these
> initiatives which will affect the ability to use Free/Libre and Open
> Source Software in the future. There are also repercussions for privacy
> and such.
>
> The deadline for feedback is next Monday which is September 9th, 2024.
>
> The gist is that the current Digital Identity Wallet initiative has five
> subactivities, listed below as text and with authoritative links in the
> forwarded message down at the end of this mail.
>
> – integrity and core functionalities
>
> – person identification data and electronic attestations of attributes
>
> – protocols and interfaces to be supported
>
> – certification
>
> – trust framework
>
> I have already tried contacting April.org, EFFI, and FFII about this
> initiative but have been unable to find valid, functional contact
> information for any of those organizations whether via e-mail, phone, or
> snail mail. I've posted a similar message to LibrePlanet.
>
> LibrePlanet, GNU, FSF, April, EFFI, FFII, and maybe even EFF definitely
> have a stake in this but are out of reach.
>
> Again, there is a window of opportunity for feedback which is open
> starting from the other week, 12 August, 2024, which runs until 9
> September 2024.
>
> Could you please recommend to me someone already versed in these Digital
> Identity Wallet initiatives or who would be both interested and able to
> become versed in them? Or we can discuss them here. I've provided
> brief quotes below and, at the end, the EC's notification message with
> the actual links.
>
> Regards,
> Lars
>
>
> 1) European Digital Identity Wallets
> – integrity and core functionalities
>
> "This is one of four initiatives on the main set-up of
> the European Digital Identity Wallets. It aims to lay
> down rules to ensure that Member States provide wallets
> that are interoperable and can be used for all their
> intended purposes.
>
> For example, the wallets should enable:
>
> secure online cross-border identification for a wide
> range of public and private services;
> • sharing of electronic attestations; and
> • issuance of electronic signatures."
>
> 2) European Digital Identity Wallets
> – person identification data and electronic attestations
> of attributes
>
> "It aims to ensure the smooth lifecycle management of both
> personal identification data and electronic attestations,
> covering issuance, verification, revocation and suspension.
> This guarantees that users’ personal identification data and
> electronic attestations are issued to the wallet and can be
> disclosed to relevant parties."
>
> 3) European Digital Identity Wallets
> – protocols and interfaces to be supported
>
> "This is one of four initiatives on the main set-up of
> the European Digital Identity Wallets. It aims to ensure
> the proper implementation of protocols and interfaces
> crucial for the effective operation of the wallets.
>
> By supporting common protocols and interfaces, the wallets
> can guarantee:
>
> • successful issuance and presentation of identification
> data and electronic attestations;
> • successful data sharing between wallet units; and
> • efficient communication with relevant parties."
>
> 4) European Digital Identity Wallets
> – certification
>
> "This initiative aims to lay down the requirements for
> certification of the conformity of European Digital Identity
> Wallets. Where Member States cannot use European cybersecurity
> certification schemes based on Regulation (EU) 2019/881 or if
> such schemes are not sufficient, they must establish national
> certification schemes to supplement them. These schemes must,
> for instance, specify the competence requirements and an
> evaluation process."
>
> 5) European Digital Identity Wallets
> – trust framework
>
> "It aims to ensure that the electronic notification system
> established by the European Commission acts as a secure and
> transparent communication channel for exchanging information
> between the Commission and the Member States."
>
>
>
> -------- Forwarded Message --------
> Subject: 'Have your say' - Notification
> Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 22:57:33 +0200
> From: European Commission - 'Have your say' DO-NOT-REPLY@???
>
> To: .....@......
>
>
>
> Europa Mail
>
> European Commission
>
>
>
> Have your say
>
> Dear Sir or Madam,
>
> Several initiatives have been published or updated on the European
> Commission's 'Have your say' portal:
>
> Feedback opportunities.
>
> Title Topic Deadline Action
> Draft Act
> European Digital Identity Wallets – trust framework
> https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14338-European-Digital-Identity-Wallets-trust-framework_en
>
> Digital economy and society
> 09/09/2024 Published for feedback
> European Digital Identity Wallets – certification
> https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14337-European-Digital-Identity-Wallets-certification_en
>
> Digital economy and society
> 09/09/2024 Published for feedback
> European Digital Identity Wallets – protocols and interfaces to be
> supported
> https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14339-European-Digital-Identity-Wallets-protocols-and-interfaces-to-be-supported_en
>
> Digital economy and society
> 09/09/2024 Published for feedback
> European Digital Identity Wallets – person identification data and
> electronic attestations of attributes
> https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14340-European-Digital-Identity-Wallets-person-identification-data-and-electronic-attestations-of-attributes_en
>
> Digital economy and society
> 09/09/2024 Published for feedback
> European Digital Identity Wallets – integrity and core functionalities
> https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14341-European-Digital-Identity-Wallets-integrity-and-core-functionalities_en
>
> Digital economy and society
> 09/09/2024 Published for feedback
>
> To consult all the existing initiatives please visit the portal:
>
> https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say_en
> https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say_en
>
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>
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