On Monday, the special investigator Henrik Ardhede submitted his proposal on how a government e-ID should be designed.
According to the proposal, the government e-ID will be designed as a contactless plastic card that can be used together with a computer, tablet or mobile phone. The Agency for Digital Government (Digg) will be responsible for the actual issuance.
Can use public computer
The e-ID does not require you to have a bank account or have any technical equipment. The holder should be able to use a public computer at a library or borrow a friend's mobile phone.
"A strong motive for this is not to exclude people who live in digital exclusion," says investigator Henrik Ardhede.
The idea is also to strengthen security, among other things to prevent fraud and identity theft.
"Sweden is currently one of the few EU countries that lacks an electronic identity at the highest level of trust," says Minister for Public Administration Erik Slottner (KD) at the press conference.
Issued from nine years
The license will be valid for five years and will be issued to people from the age of 9, which is linked to the national exams starting in year three. To obtain the new e-ID, a Swedish personal identity number or a coordination number with verified identity is required. You must also appear in person to apply for and collect the ID.
"Facial recognition should be used to prevent a person from acquiring multiple identities," says Henrik Ardhede.
According to the proposal, government agencies, regions and municipalities will be required by law to accept the state's e-ID.