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Latvijas Valsts radio un televīzijas centrs

European Digital Identity Wallet Pilot Project

Project financing:

The project is financed by the European Union program “Digital Europe” and national co-financing approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Total cost of the project:

1 593 026,70 EUR

– including EUR 796,513.35 or 50% of the total eligible costs – co-financing of the Programme “Digital Europe”
– including EUR 796,513.35 or 50% of the total eligible costs – National co-financing.

Project implementation period
1 April 2023 – 1 May 2025

Project partners in Latvia

• Trusted service provider, Latvian “Developer of the European Digital Identity Wallet” – VAS Latvijas Valsts radio un televīzijas centrs (LVRTC – Latvian State Radio and Television Center)
• National coordinator – Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development (VARAM)
• Bank (Financial institution), Merchant – AS SEB banka
• Attribute provider – Riga Technical University (RTU) and Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD)

The European Digital Identity Wallet pilot project  is a research and development project, within the framework of which it is planned to develop the first version of the Latvian digital identity wallet, while integrating payment functionality into it (account-to-account (A2A) payments). This is a cross-border cooperation project, within the framework of which representatives of Latvia – LVRTC, VARAM, SEB banka and RTU, will cooperate with partners from Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Germany and Italy. Within the framework of the pilot project, it is planned to develop the first version of the digital identity wallet and test its basic functionalities (identification, electronic signature, electronic seal) in practice, as well as to manage the new functionality introduced by eIDAS 2.0 within the framework of personalized data attribute exchange services (in the public and private sector), as well as to demonstrate the potential of eID (electronic identification) in the financial field.

  • In 2021, the revision of the eIDAS Regulation was initiated. According to the proposal of the European Commission (hereinafter – EC), it is planned to instruct all EU member states to develop at least one highly reliable mobile eID solution, i.e.  European Digital Identity Wallet (hereinafter – EUDIW). In order to promote the implementation of the new eIDAS Regulation in practice, within the framework of the programme “Digital Europe”, the EC provided the member states with the opportunity to develop EUDIW pilot projects, at the same time also working with specific cases of sectoral use, thus showing the potential of eID also in other areas. This is one of four EU-wide pilot projects to promote the implementation of the revised eIDAS Regulation and the integration of eID into services from other sectors. In our consortium, a solution for the use of payments will be developed within the framework of the pilot project. In the EU-wide as the priority services are defined:

     

    • Payments (from account to account);
    • Digital driver’s licence;
    • eHealth (electronic prescriptions);
    • Educational documents/ Recognition of the professional qualification.

     

    The Latvian State Radio and Television Center starts in the project as part of the NOBID consortium. The leading partner of the consortium is the Norwegian Digitization Agency (DigDir), and partners from Denmark, Iceland, Germany and Italy also participate in the consortium. LVRTC, VARAM, SEB bank and Riga Technical University participate in the project from the Latvian side.

     

    In order to promote the implementation of pilot projects, the EC will develop an EUDIW prototype, according to the EDIW Architecture Reference Framework, The prototype will be handed over to the member states, which will continue their development on the basis of the prototype, or will integrate the prototype developed by the EC into their solutions. LVRTC plans to develop Latvian Digital Identity Wallet based on the eParaksts mobile application.

  • 1. To develop the first Latvian EUDIW and the solution related to its operation, in order to demonstrate the potential of the solution within the project and to identify the aspects to be improved from the technical and organizational point of view.

     

    2. Provide the basic functionality of the EUDIW solution: electronic identification, qualified electronic signature and stamp. During the implementation of the project, to integrate these solutions into public and private sector services, thus demonstrating the potential of the EUDIW solution.

     

    3.In accordance with the goals set by the EC, a solution for the use of payments will be developed within the framework of the project, at the same time also showing the potential of eID in other sectors. It is expected that the payment solution developed within the framework of the pilot project will work without intermediaries, such as MasterCard, VISA, etc.

     

    3. Provide feedback to EC experts in order to improve the description of the technical architecture of EUDIW, thus ensuring the preparation of high-quality information for eIDAS implementing acts.

  • Within the framework of the pilot project, LVRTC will provide the following services:

     

    –  Development and maintenance of Latvian EDIW and the technical infrastructure related to its operation (including user registration, identification, authentication, QES).

     

    –  Trusted service provider functions including obtaining, exchange and validation of attributes
    in the wallet.

     

    It should be taken into account that this is a research and development project, within the framework of which it is not planned to develop services that will be fully implemented in the production environment.

Current affairs of the project

From 01.01.2025. to 31.03.2025. the following activities have been carried out:

  • In January, preparatory work began for the testing of the European Digital Identity Wallet (hereinafter – EDIM) pilot application. In parallel with the internal testing, focus groups were started to ensure the involvement of a wide range of external users. This stage was essential to ensure the evaluation of user experience and adaptation of the pilot project to real needs.
  • In February, information about the digital habits and skills of the persons who applied for testing the Digital Wallet pilot application was collected.
  • 05.02.2025. The project presentation was held at the TechChill event to explain to the wider public how the European Union Digital Identity Wallet will change the digital identity landscape across the EU – . EDIM will provide a secure, sustainable and inclusive solution that will be available to all EU residents. The participants of the event also had the opportunity to learn how the NOBID consortium is implementing the EDIM pilot project in Latvia. Event recording: – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIcJQOCd9KI
  • 07.02.2025 Delivery of the 1st version of the EDIM pilot project, which includes: EDIM NOBID application, backend system, login functionality, issuance of PID (personal identification data), which means that the institution (e.g. RTU or CSDD) assigns the user their official identity in the digital wallet, as well as issuance of qualified electronic attribute certificates (QEAA) (the user is attached to a qualified electronic attribute certificate (e.g. diploma or driver’s license), which proves their status or rights) and indication of when the user can show or share this certificate from their digital wallet to the institution or system.
  • 11.03.2025. informing the public about the opportunities to participate in the pilot application tests. Press release available – https://www.lvrtc.lv/jaunumi/jaunumi/aicina-iedzivotajus-iesaistities-edim-pilotlietotnes-testesana/
  • Scene on TV: https://zinas.tv3.lv/zinatne-un-tehnologijas/tehnologijas/top-verieniga-digitala-identitates-maka-izstrade-ar-kuru-cilveki-visa-eiropa-vares-sanemt-pakalpojumus/
  • 31.03.2025. The acceptance of applications for the pilot application tests has ended, and the recruitment of focus groups has begun. It is planned that the testing of the EDIM pilot application with focus groups will begin in the second half of May 2025.

Information updated on 01.04.2025.

From 01.10.2024. to 31.12.2024. the following activities have been carried out:

• The NOBID consortium voted to extend the European Digital Identity Wallet pilot project until October 31, 2025.
• On 03.10.2024. the project was presented at the “Riga Comm” panel discussion on the European Digital Identity Wallet. The discussion covered the significance of the digital identity wallet in society and its future opportunities.
• On 05.12.2024. the project was presented at the “Cyberbazaar” forum panel discussion on the European Digital Identity Wallet.
• A new test management group format has been established within the NOBID consortium, aiming to define testing types, scope, partner involvement, use cases, test structure, and data flow processes during testing.
• On 18.12.2024. the interim deliverable of version 1 of the European Digital Identity Wallet was successfully delivered and verified, including:

  • A prototype of the European Digital Identity Wallet,
  • Architecture development,
  • Development of a customer service portal,
  • Authentication solutions,
  • API for issuing a mobile driver’s license.

Information updated on 01.01.2025.

From 01.07.2024 until 01.10.2024. the following activities have been carried out:

  • 29.07.2024. The procurement results were defended at a meeting organized by the Procurement Monitoring Bureau and on 02.08.2024, a decision was received from the IUB with permission to conclude a general agreement with the winner determined in the open tender “Development of the Latvian “European Digital Identity Wallet” pilot” (id.NR.LVRTC 2023/29).
  • 07.08.2024 A general agreement was signed with SIA “ZZ Dats” and work on the development of the pilot European digital identity wallet began.
  • 17.09.2024 – 19.09.2024 Meeting of NOBID member states in Rome, who are working on the European digital identity wallet pilot project. The purpose of the meeting was to gain a common understanding of the progress, direction, scope of the project and to set priorities for the work in the future project. At the plenary session organized by the consortium, a vote was taken on the extension of the project. In addition to the regular meetings, a third day was organized, during which the project team met with representatives of the European Commission or evaluators and presented the project report for the first period, i.e. for the first year of the project.
  • 26.09.2024. The project was presented at the seminar “Cybernight” organized by the LVRTC.

Information updated on 01.10.2024.

From 01.04.2024 until 01.07.2024. the following activities have been carried out:

  • 18.04.2024 The project was presented at the LATA conference DigiVeselība 2024. LVRTC presented the vision of the future in connection with health data – Health data in your digital wallet. The recording of the conference is available at https://www.lata.org.lv/konferenze-2024
  • 29.04.2024 The first financial report was submitted to the European Commission for the 1st period in the project from 1.04.2023. until 31.03.2024.
  • On 16.05.2024, LVRTC participated in the meeting of the eIDAS expert group, where all representatives of the pilot project member states reviewed ARF 1.4. version. The Document can be found here – https://eu-digital-identity-wallet.github.io/eudi-doc-architecture-and-reference-framework/latest/
  • 28.05.2024 The project was presented at the Secure ID Forum round table discussion “Mobile ID and Digital Wallet”.
  • On 21.06.2024 LVRTC has informed all tenderers of the “European Digital Identity Wallet” procurement about the decision made regarding the conclusion of the general agreement.
  • On 01.07.2024, the Procurement Supervision Office has received a submission regarding the open tender “Development of the Latvian “European Digital Identity Wallet” pilot” organized by VAS “Latvijas Valsts Radio und Televisiën Centrs” (id. No. LVRTC 2023/29). The Commission for Reviewing the Application of the Procurement Supervision Office examines the application within a month after receiving it at the Procurement Supervision Office. According to the sixth part of Article 68 of the Law on Public Procurement, the customer may not conclude a procurement contract until he receives the commission’s decision on the results of the review of the application or the termination of the administrative case.

Information updated on 09.07.2024.

From 01.01.2024. until 31.03.2024. the following activities have been carried out:

  • 08.02.2024 – 09.02.2024. Nearly 70 participants from all countries of the NOBID LSP Consortium met in Frankfurt to synchronize information, exchange ideas and share project progress status information. During two days of dynamic work, creative discussions and exchange of ideas took place regarding the most optimal ways of implementing the project. The main goal of the project remains the same: to provide functioning apps – internationally recognized digital wallets – for the citizens of the European Union.
  • The procurement for the pilot development of the Latvian “European digital identity wallet” has been announced. (Procurement identification No. LVRTC-2023/29) https://ted.europa.eu/lv/notice/-/detail/120073-2024
  • A single portal developed by the European Commission on the implementation of the European Digital Identity Wallet pilot project is available – https://ec.europa.eu/digital-building-blocks/sites/display/EUDIGITALIDENTITYWALLET/EU+Digital+Identity+Wallet+Home

Information updated on 28.03.2024.

From 01.07.2023 until 31.12.2023 the following activities have been carried out:

  • 05.10.2023 -10.11.2023 According to the communication plan of the project, the LATA open data hackathon and idea generator for students 2023 were implemented. Topic “Digital wallet – for secure identification and a wide range of services in Europe”.
  • Identification of pilot users has started. To apply for pilot project testing, please fill out the application: https://www.lvrtc.lv/digitalais-maks-pilotprojekts/ (Password: digitalais-maks-piesakies)
  • 23.08.2023. The preliminary informative report of the procurement of the IUB European digital identity wallet project has been published: https://pvs.iub.gov.lv/show/752538
  • 29.09.2023 Published application for the start of procurement “Development of a European digital identity wallet pilot”, For consultation of interested parties: – https://pvs.iub.gov.lv/show/757828
  • 15.12.2023 European Digital Identity Wallet Project Presented to National Cyber Security Community
  • 20.12.2023 Prepared “Stakeholder Consultation” report.

Information updated on 26.01.2024.

From 01.04.2023 until 01.07.2023. the following activities have been carried out:

  • 11.04.2023. The Cabinet of Ministers approves the informative report on the allocation of 50% co-financing;
  • 01.04.2023 Starting a pilot project;
  • 16.05.2023 Signed grant agreement with the European Commission;
  • Modeling the European digital identity wallet process according to eIDAS 2.0. and ARF (payments and exchange and validation of QEAA and EAA).

Information updated on 26.10.2023.

Contact information of the representatives of LVRTC:

Kristīne Strence –
Linda Miķelsone –

  • – Informative report on the possibilities of further use of the infrastructure created within the framework of the European Regional Development Fund project “Development of e-Identity and e-signature solutions”. The 12th task of the protocol decision attached to the report envisages participation of LVRTC in the pilot project “the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development shall ensure the participation of the state joint-stock company Latvijas Valsts radio und televīzijas centrs in the working groups of the European Commission for the development of the eIDAS proposal regarding the development and preparation of technical and architectural solutions for the unified European digital wallet for strengthening the eIDAS proposal in the legal framework and for the state joint-stock company Latvijas Valsts radio und televīzijas centrs to use the possibilities of the Digital European Program and participate in calls for projects to implement the European Unified Digital Identity Wallet pilot project solutions in accordance with the requirements of the eIDAS proposal” – the report of 03.2023 is agreed and approved by the Cabinet of Ministers,

     

    – Implementation plan for 2021-2027 of the Digital Transformation Guidelines for the year 2023-2027. In the near future, VARAM plans to send for re-coordination (the pilot project is listed as one of the performance indicators of the plan).