Taiwan to begin roll out of digital identity wallet
Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) has unveiled a prototype of the Taiwan Digital Identity Wallet (TW DIW) and announced plans to begin public testing of consumer services by the end of the year.
“MODA plans to launch a sandbox by the end of March, gradually releasing the source code while also organizing multiple regulatory adjustment meetings, seminars, and workshops,” the ministry says.
“These initiatives aim to encourage nationwide participation in testing and discussions, allowing MODA to refine the system based on test feedback and regulatory adjustments, with the goal of selecting pilot application scenarios and initiating trial operations by December this year.”
“The TW DIW will allow individuals to securely store their digital credentials, such as Citizen Digital Certificates, National Health Insurance (NHI) Cards, and Driver’s Licenses,” it adds.
“In the future, people will only need their mobile phones to verify various credentials swiftly, simplifying processes such as ticket collection, prescription pick-up and telecom service registration.”
A video released by MODA shows how the digital identity wallet will be used in a variety of consumer scenarios, including for age verification when making purchases in stores.
Taiwan to begin roll out of digital identity wallet was written by Sarah Clark and published by NFCW.
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