Decentralised digital identity solution - eID+

Decentralized, open-source identity platforms have the potential to offer transparency, security and personal data protection in a low resource environment. 

eID+ is a smartphone based digital identity solution built around the safeguarding and self-sovereignty of personal data. Unlike conventional digital identity solutions, it does not rely on a central data base but the data is stored and secured directly on the identity holder's mobile device. This decentralized design of the solution has a variety of advantages for the privacy and security of the identity holder's personal data:

- centralized data bases are vulnerable for attacks from outside and manipulation or abuse from inside. Especially in regions where religious, ethnic or other minorities face a threat of prosecution, central data bases may make these communities even more vulnerable

- the eID+ is designed in a way that requires the explicit consent of the identity holder every time before any personal data is being shared.

- the design of eDI+ supports so called "triple-blindness": The user (U) creates the eID application and authenticates it with the government-authenticator (G). The G issues a unique eID registration number (EIDRN). Whenever the user accesses the online service provider (OSP):

1. The government does not know what personal information is shared and with which online service provider.

2. The online service provider does not know what eID registration number is used or through which application 

3. The technology provider (Procivis AG) does not see any of the user data.

In addition to these privacy by design features, eID+ is built to integrate with blockchain protocols for use cases in environments with low trust in public institutions. 

Based on these design features, eID+ is uniquely suited to provide identity at scale while preserving the highest levels of privacy and security of the identity holders.

Decentralized identity storage and blockchain integration are new ways to approach data privacy by minimizing central points of failure and empowering the user with the security and control over his/her data.

The Procivis eID+ is designed with so called "Triple-Blindness": 

 The user (U) creates the eID application and authenticates it with the government-authenticator (G). The G issues a unique eID registration number (EIDRN). Whenever the user accesses the online service provider (OSP):

1. The government does not know what personal information is shared and with which online service provider.

2. The online service provider does not know what eID registration number is used or through which application. This solution is used to prevent direct sharing of information based on a common identifier (i.e. eID registration number). Each eID has unique number for each online service provider. In other words, the same individual authenticating to two different online service providers appears to have separate identities.

3. The technology provider (Procivis AG) does not see any of the user's data.

The Procivis eID+ can integrate with existing services via open API. Furthermore, as a white label solution, the system itself is flexible regarding what identity data is being verified, the verification process, branding etc.

The Procivis eID+ can integrate with existing services via open API (OpenID connect). 

The Procivis eID+ offers open APIs to connect with other services. Additionally, depending on the progress on standartization of DID (decentralized identifier) standards, identifiers may become interoperable  in the future.

Due to the decentralized data storage on the identity holder's device, data can be exchange even without internet connection via bluetooth or other short range transmitting technologies. However, it will not be possible to verify the validity of the identity without having consulted the revocation registry on the blockchain, which requires a connection to the internet.

Partnering with large agencies such as UNHCR, Gavi and others that have access to the communities which we want to serve with our technology.

• The Rohingya Project: exploring potential of the eID+ solution to promote financial inclusion of the Rohingya refugee diaspora across South East Asia.
• Alexander Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society: collaboration to build a random-sample voting infrastructure prototype for European elections 

• Strongly diverse and international team
• Experienced Management Committee and Board of Directors
• Team members with experience in developing markets and governmental development collaboration

The pricing usually depends on the use-case. Different license models can be applied such as per-user, per-transaction or flat rate models.

Providing identity to the identity-less is a task which can only be achieved through collaboration. We are looking to access new partners and networks through this challenge as well as to get valuable feedback on our solution from other experts in the field. 

One of the key challenges is the access to individuals on the ground. Distribution partners with the necessary infrastructure are of vital importance to overcome this challenge.