The problem of digital identity identification in the Russian Federation and the European Union

Abstract

Problems of digital identification have become relevant due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but at the same time, digital identification is a prerequisite for the sustainable development of countries in a digital society. Law regulates the use of information technology in identification of individuals. This article analyzes the experience of solving digital identification problems, ensuring the protection of biometric personal data in the Russian Federation and the European Union. Forms of verification, digital identity authentication (identification) by means of authentication are consideredin this article as well. The European Union has adopted the eIDAS Electronic Identification Regulation, which defines the requirements and criteria for technical means of protecting information and generating electronic signatures. The study revealed that Estonia has the most developed national identification card system (ID-cards) in the world. The article considersthe problems related to the issue and proposes regulatory measures aimed at the digital identification procedure and formation of a digital profile.