Electronic Identity Cards for User Authentication—Promise and Practice

Poller, Andreas; Waldmann, Ulrich; Vowe, Sven; Türpe, Sven

doi:10.1109/msp.2011.148

Cited by 30 publications

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“…The factors identified by our investigation also indicate that there are barriers to adoption beyond the chicken-and-egg-problem suggested by Poller et al [24]. The results of the focus groups allow a more detailed understanding of the external mechanism appraisal factors presented by Herath et al [13]: Complexity at a technical or process level and a reluctance to find out more can lead to a perceived loss of control, a lack of understanding and hence decreased motivation for adoption.…”

Section: Perceptions Of Alternative Authentication Mechanismssupporting

confidence: 60%

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On the Acceptance of Privacy-Preserving Authentication Technology: The Curious Case of National Identity Cards

Harbach

Fahl

Rieger

et al. 2013

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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Abstract. Many attempts have been made to replace the ubiquitous username-and-password authentication scheme in order to improve user security, privacy and usability. However, none of the proposed methods have gained wide-spread user acceptance. In this paper, we examine the users' perceptions and concerns on using several alternative authentication methods on the Internet. We investigate the adoption of the new German national identity card, as it is the first eID-enabled card with dedicated features to enable privacy-preserving online authentication. Even though its large-scale roll-out was backed by a national government, adoption rates and acceptance are still low. We present results of three focus groups as well as interviews with service providers, showing that preserving privacy is just one of several factors relevant to the acceptance of novel authentication technologies by users as well as service providers.

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Section: Perceptions Of Alternative Authentication Mechanismssupporting

confidence: 60%

“…For the new German ID card and its eID functionality, Poller et al [24] postulate one main obstacle for adoption: an imbalanced cost-benefit ratio for both businesses and end-users causing a chicken-and-egg problem. Without useful and relevant services, users shy away from investing both time and money into a new technology.…”

Section: Problem Statementmentioning

confidence: 99%

On the Acceptance of Privacy-Preserving Authentication Technology: The Curious Case of National Identity Cards

Harbach

Fahl

Rieger

et al. 2013

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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“…The German eID system is based on the nPA, the national ID card. The card carries a RFID chip with an electronic version of the identifying information [25].…”

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confidence: 99%

Identity assurance in the UK

Tsakalakis

O’Hara

Stalla-Bourdillon

2016

Proceedings of the 8th ACM Conference on Web Science

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The UK Government has been designing a new Electronic Identity Management (eIDM) system that, once rolled-out, will take over how citizens authenticate against online public services. This system, Gov.UK Verify, has been promoted as a state-of-the-art privacy-preserving system, tailored to meet the requirements of UK citizens and is the first eIDM interoperability in which the government does not act as an identity provider itself, delegating the provision of identity to competing third parties. According to the recently enacted EU eIDAS Regulation, member states can allow their citizens to transact with foreign services by notifying their national eID scheme. Once a scheme is notified, all other member states are obligated to incorporate it into their electronic identification procedures. The UK Government is contemplating at the moment whether it would be beneficial to notify. This article examines Gov.UK Verify 's compliance with the requirements set forth by the Regulation and the impact on privacy and data protection. It then explores potential interoperability issues with other national eID schemes, using the German nPA, an eIDM based on national identity cards, as a reference point. The article highlights areas of attention, should the UK decide to notify Gov.UK Verify. It also contributes to relevant literature of privacy-preserving eID management by offering policy and technical recommendations for compliance with the new Regulation and an evaluation of interoperability under eIDAS between systems of different architecture.

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“…One factor could be the lack of useful applications limiting the adoption by users. This issue is usually presented as a classic chicken-and-egg problem [15]. The take-off can only be envisaged if a sufficient number of services are offered to the user.…”

Section: Factors Of Low Adoption Ratementioning

confidence: 99%