On Apr. 4, 2025, SWE MoJ informed of further details on the assignment given to Police Authority in collaboration with the Swedish Digital Governance Agency (Digg) re e-IDs.
On Mar. 31, SWE MoJ said Police Authority assigned to design e-IDs.
SWE MoJ reported government decision to assign Police Authority to issued e-IDs.
In accordance with EU regulation on cross-border electronic identification (eIDAS Reg).
Follows Nov. 22, SWE GVT issued assignment on large-scale e-ID pilot, see #234595.
State e-ID
Aim to strengthen identity management, secure electronic identification for citizens.
The Police Authority will collaborate with the Agency for Digital Government (DIGG) and take advantage of work DIGG has already begun on development of state e-IDs.
State e-ID part of government's work to increase security, combat organized crime.
Timeline
Police Authority must inform the government offices on an ongoing basis about how the work is progressing and report on assignment by Nov. 2, 2026 at the latest.
The e-ID must be ready to be issued by Nov. 2, 2026.
Apr. 2025 Assignment Details
On Apr. 4, 2025, SWE MoJ informed of further details on the assignment given to Police Authority in collaboration with the Swedish Digital Governance Agency (Digg) re e-IDs.
