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European Commission Opens New Consultations On eIDAS 2
The European Commission has opened a selection of public consultations for the Implementing Acts under eIDAS 2, which lays the groundwork for interoperable digital identity solutions in the EU.
Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on five separate consultations by September 9. The commission plans to adopt the Implementing Acts in the fourth quarter of 2024.
The consultations address key aspects of the European Digital Identity Wallets. One consultation focuses on certification requirements, including when member states need to establish national certification schemes to supplement European cybersecurity standards.
Another aims to ensure the proper implementation of protocols and interfaces, facilitating smooth data sharing and communication between wallet units.
Additionally, the commission is seeking feedback on rules to ensure wallet interoperability, enabling secure online cross-border identification and electronic signatures.
Another consultation targets lifecycle management of personal identification data and electronic attestations, covering issuance, verification, revocation and suspension to safeguard user data.
Russian Central Bank Issues Draft Directive On Money Transfer Security
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has published a draft directive aimed at enhancing information protection protocols in the national payment system.
Key provisions in the draft include mandatory implementation of top-tier information protection measures by money transfer operators and payment infrastructure service providers.
Additionally, the directive introduces stricter reporting deadlines for incidents and mandates ongoing monitoring and improvement of software and technology used in processing protected information.
Stakeholders are invited to submit their feedback on the draft by August 25, 2024.
