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eIDAS 2.0 artikel 8: Assurance levels of electronic identification schemes

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CELEX 32014R0910 · 2026-08-26 · Weight 80 · minimal-risk

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Rule tree

1. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 1)

   Paragraph 1 applies

   assurance level low shall refer to an electronic identification means in the context of an electronic identification scheme, which provides a limited degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted identity of a person, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to decrease the risk of misuse or alter…

   Paragraph 1

2. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 2)

   Paragraph 2 applies

   assurance level substantial shall refer to an electronic identification means in the context of an electronic identification scheme, which provides a substantial degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted identity of a person, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to decrease substantially t…

   Paragraph 2

3. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 3)

   Paragraph 3 applies

   assurance level high shall refer to an electronic identification means in the context of an electronic identification scheme, which provides a higher degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted identity of a person than electronic identification means with the assurance level substantial, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, standards and procedures related thereto, including technical…

   Paragraph 3

4. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 4)

   Paragraph 4 applies

   the procedure to prove and verify the identity of natural or legal persons applying for the issuance of electronic identification means;

   Paragraph 4

5. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 5)

   Paragraph 5 applies

   the procedure for the issuance of the requested electronic identification means;

   Paragraph 5

6. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 6)

   Paragraph 6 applies

   the authentication mechanism, through which the natural or legal person uses the electronic identification means to confirm its identity to a relying party;

   Paragraph 6

7. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 7)

   Paragraph 7 applies

   the entity issuing the electronic identification means;

   Paragraph 7

8. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 8)

   Paragraph 8 applies

   any other body involved in the application for the issuance of the electronic identification means; and

   Paragraph 8

9. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 9)

   Paragraph 9 applies

   the technical and security specifications of the issued electronic identification means.

   Paragraph 9

10. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 10)

    Paragraph 10 applies

    Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 48(2).

    Paragraph 10

11. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 11)

    Paragraph 11 applies

    1. An electronic identification scheme notified pursuant to Article 9(1) shall specify assurance levels low, substantial and/or high for electronic identification means issued under that scheme.

    Paragraph 11

12. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 12)

    Paragraph 12 applies

    2. The assurance levels low, substantial and high shall meet respectively the following criteria: (a) assurance level low shall refer to an electronic identification means in the context of an electronic identification scheme, which provides a limited degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted identity of a person, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, standards and procedures related…

    Paragraph 12

13. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 13)

    Paragraph 13 addressed to the Commission, no direct obligation for businesses

    3. By 18 September 2015, taking into account relevant international standards and subject to paragraph 2, the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, set out minimum technical specifications, standards and procedures with reference to which assurance levels low, substantial and high are specified for electronic identification means.

    Paragraph 13

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The article text as read

1. 1assurance level low shall refer to an electronic identification means in the context of an electronic identification scheme, which provides a limited degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted identity of a person, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to decrease the risk of misuse or alteration of the identity;
2. 2assurance level substantial shall refer to an electronic identification means in the context of an electronic identification scheme, which provides a substantial degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted identity of a person, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to decrease substantially the risk of misuse or alteration of the identity;
3. 3assurance level high shall refer to an electronic identification means in the context of an electronic identification scheme, which provides a higher degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted identity of a person than electronic identification means with the assurance level substantial, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to prevent misuse or alteration of the identity.
4. 4the procedure to prove and verify the identity of natural or legal persons applying for the issuance of electronic identification means;
5. 5the procedure for the issuance of the requested electronic identification means;
6. 6the authentication mechanism, through which the natural or legal person uses the electronic identification means to confirm its identity to a relying party;
7. 7the entity issuing the electronic identification means;
8. 8any other body involved in the application for the issuance of the electronic identification means; and
9. 9the technical and security specifications of the issued electronic identification means.
10. 10Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 48(2).
11. 111. An electronic identification scheme notified pursuant to Article 9(1) shall specify assurance levels low, substantial and/or high for electronic identification means issued under that scheme.
12. 122. The assurance levels low, substantial and high shall meet respectively the following criteria: (a) assurance level low shall refer to an electronic identification means in the context of an electronic identification scheme, which provides a limited degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted identity of a person, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to decrease the risk of misuse or alteration of the identity;
13. 133. By 18 September 2015, taking into account relevant international standards and subject to paragraph 2, the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, set out minimum technical specifications, standards and procedures with reference to which assurance levels low, substantial and high are specified for electronic identification means.

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Citation: 32014R0910 art. 8, Assurance levels of electronic identification schemes. NovaCopilot, https://legal.exploreworldai.com/agent/eidas-910-2014/artikel-8 (hämtad 2026-08-26, bevis sha256:020e910c0377c29f, bygge legal-2026-10-28).