The Future of Digital Identity in Denmark
The Future of Digital Identity in Denmark
Denmark has long been a frontrunner in digital identity. From NemID to MitID, we've built a digital infrastructure that the rest of Europe looks at with envy. But development doesn't stop here. New EU regulations and technological advances will shape how we identify ourselves online in the coming years.
From NemID to MitID – And What Comes Next?
The transition from NemID to MitID marked an important step towards higher security and better user experience. MitID introduced biometric login, app-based authentication, and a more flexible architecture.
But MitID isn't the final destination. The next wave is about making digital identity more portable, more private, and more integrated across borders. And here, the EU plays a crucial role.
EU's Digital Identity: EUDI Wallet
The EU is working on a common digital identity solution called the EUDI Wallet. The goal is for all European citizens to be able to identify themselves digitally across member states with one unified solution.
With a EUDI Wallet, you'll be able to:
- Prove your identity online and in physical situations
- Store digital versions of driving licences, educational certificates, and other documents
- Share only the necessary information – for example, prove your age without revealing your date of birth
- Sign documents digitally with full legal validity throughout the EU
For Danish businesses, this means new opportunities to transact with customers in other EU countries without cumbersome identification processes.
What Does This Mean for Danish Businesses?
Digital development creates both opportunities and obligations. Businesses that already use MitID for customer verification and digital signatures are well prepared for the future. They already have the infrastructure to handle secure digital identity.
For businesses still running manual processes – paper-based identification, physical signatures, unstructured document handling – the transition will be greater. The longer you wait to digitise, the steeper the curve becomes.
KYC requirements will also be affected. With better digital identity solutions, it becomes easier to verify customers automatically, but expectations for documentation and traceability will also increase.
The Future of Privacy
An interesting development is the focus on data minimisation. The future of digital identity isn't just about proving who you are – it's about proving only what's necessary. Does a service need to know your exact age, or is it enough to confirm that you're over 18?
This approach protects citizens' privacy while giving businesses the verification they need.
How to Prepare
Start with the basics: Implement digital signatures with MitID in your business. Use a platform like ePact that already integrates the highest standards for electronic signatures and secure identification. When the EU's new solutions roll out, you'll be ready to adopt them without having to build from scratch.
The future of digital identity in Denmark is promising – and it starts with the choices you make today.
