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Académie suisse des sciences techniques SATW
From the vote to the infrastructure: what Switzerland has really decided with the e-ID
The narrow yes to the e-ID was just the beginning. Behind it lies a trust infrastructure that could redefine the digital foundations of Switzerland, from driving licences to forgery-proof diplomas. A look at the technical architecture shows why it is about much more than a digital ID card. All paper-based processes can be digitised. This digital infrastructure is comparable to roads or the railway network.



