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Here in Belgium we have smart card IDs. You assign a 4 digit pin as password and then use a smart card reader to access various govt websites. Only problem is
by stef25 5y ago
Here in Belgium we have smart card IDs. You assign a 4 digit pin as password and then use a smart card reader to access various govt websites.
Only problem is you have to install a browser plugin that has to be compatible with your browser version and some non-technical people get confused. Apart from that it's actually a pretty good system.
It's now being replaced with a smartphone app, one that uses servers in the USA which poses all kinds of GDPR / privacy issues.
- rob74 5y agoYeah, in Germany too - ID card containing RFID chip, so you can access government websites if you first buy a contactless card reader and manage to install the browser plugin. And guess what? These cards have been issued since 2010, so all the cards in circulation now theoretically support this feature (if the person didn't opt out), but almost noone actually uses it...
- germanier 5y agoMany modern smartphones function as a reader (by installing the AusweisApp2) for many years now, see https://www.ausweisapp.bund.de/mobile-geraete/ https://www.ausweisapp.bund.de/mobile-geraete/ for the compatibility list. No need to buy any additional hardware beyond what a lot of people already own nor is installing the app actually hard.
- cynusx 5y agoEID readers are notorious difficult to get working properly, especially on non-standard platforms like linux/mac. The smartphone app has significantly improved the user experience and can rely on biometric functionality, SMS and other verifications. Overall, I think it's worth the risk if it's sufficiently defended cyber-security wise