The government issued a call for tenders to develop Malta’s European Digital Identity Wallet. The system is intended to let residents identify themselves and present verified credentials digitally across compatible public and private services. Implementation will require strong security, privacy, accessibility and interoperability with other EU countries. Procurement is only the start: public trust will depend on transparent data handling, alternatives for people who cannot use smartphones and safeguards against a single technical failure blocking access to essential services.
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