The electronic identity card (eID)

general assembly on November 21, 2012

In its report to the federal Parliament, the Court of Audit has examined whether the electronic identity card has been efficiently distributed and managed and whether the authorities ensure an optimum use of the card. The Court concludes that the identity card has been implemented in a satisfactory way. In order to attain an optimum use of the card, some problems should still be resolved. The authorities shouldalso obtain a better overview of the card’s use, in order to ascertain that is meets the expectations.