The e-ID works like a digital ID card

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.

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.

The SFAO audited the electronic proof of identity (e-ID) programme for the second time. In this audit, the SFAO assessed the “e-ID issuance” and “trust infrastructure” projects, and the technical design of the Swiss e-ID’s IT security. The Federal Office of Justice (FOJ), the Federal Office of Police fedpol and the Federal Office of Information Technology, Systems and Telecommunication (FOITT) are responsible for implementing these projects. The trust infrastructure refers to the technical platform provided by the federal government for the processes associated with the use of a Swiss e-ID. The trust infrastructure is designed to be open so that other electronic proofs of identity can also be integrated into it.