The e-ID works like a digital ID card

The e-ID is an official means of identification issued by the state. It is a free and optional complementary offer to the physical identity card. To protect individuals’ privacy both online and in the physical world as effectively as possible, the e-ID is designed to meet the highest standards of security, data protection, and trustworthiness.

The state operates the necessary Trust Infrastructure, supporting other authorities and organisations to issue electronic credentials. This enables simpler and more secure processes, reducing the administrative burden for users, public authorities, and businesses.

An infrastructure for everyone

e-ID technology: Decentralised open-source infrastructure, high data security and privacy.

Blog posts

6 March 2026

Increased research work on the electronic identity of the Swiss Confederation

The Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse and the Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) are combining their expertise to systematically advance key issues of security and data protection regarding the new electronic identity of the Swiss Confederation (e-ID). In this context, the Cyber-Defence Campus (CYD Campus) of armasuisse Science and Technology (S+T) is supporting increased research cooperation. The focus is on examining innovative technologies for a particularly privacy-friendly digital identity between 2026 and 2029.

6 March 2026

Threat modelling for a secure swiyu trust infrastructure

Potential security threats to the swiyu trust infrastructure are systematically identified using the threat modelling method. This approach allows attack vectors to be understood and mitigated before they are exploited. The technical documentation for the swiyu trust infrastructure has been supplemented with the threats to the various components.

25 February 2026

Strengthening acceptance of e-ID with additional measures

The acceptance of the government's electronic identity card (e-ID) among the population is to be further strengthened in light of the close referendum result. At its meeting on February 25, 2026, the Federal Council was informed about the corresponding adjustments to the e-ID. The focus is on data protection, transparency, and security in its application.

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Events

e-ID events: Information on events, webinars, and forums for digital identity and public participation.

Public Beta: Practical Testing

Public Beta of the e-ID: The publicly accessible integration environment with the Beta-ID and the swiyu Wallet – participate, test it, and help shape it, free of charge and open to everyone.