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Categories: TECHNOLOGY · POLITICS

Romania electronic identity card implementation

Entities: National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) · Ministry of Internal Affairs · General Data Protection Regulation · Romania · Romanian Government

Overview

Romania has moved forward with its electronic identity card rollout, focusing on both accessibility and data security. The government approved a decree ensuring that the first electronic identity cards will be issued free of charge to citizens until August 29, 2026, utilizing funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

In tandem with the rollout, the Ministry of Internal Affairs launched the "eIdentity" digital service. This system allows holders of electronic identity cards to selectively share specific information through QR codes rather than disclosing entire documents, a measure intended to align with GDPR standards and enhance personal data protection.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Romania launches eIdentity service for controlled data sharing

    The Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs launched eIdentity, a service allowing Electronic Identity Card holders to selectively share specific personal data via QR codes to enhance privacy.

  2. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Romania keeps first electronic ID cards free through 2026

    Romania will keep the first electronic ID card free for citizens until 29 Aug 2026, funded solely by PNRR EU resources, with no extra state budget needed.

Sources

alba24.ro · derpendler.ch · newsweek.ro · ratb.ro · stirileprotv.ro · umno.org.my · wowbiz.ro