eIDAS Technical Standards¶
Definition¶
Technical standards underpinning the eIDAS regulation — trust services, qualified electronic signatures, and the assurance level framework for electronic identification.
Key Standards¶
| Standard | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| ETSI EN 319 411 | Trust Service Provider policy requirements |
| ETSI EN 319 421 | Time-stamping authority requirements |
| ETSI TS 119 431 | Trust Service Provider practices |
| ISO 29115 | Entity authentication assurance framework (basis for eIDAS LoA) |
| ETSI TS 119 461 | Electronic identity proofing — directly covers eKYC methods |
ETSI TS 119 461 (Identity Proofing)¶
Directly relevant to eKYC — defines acceptable methods for remote identity proofing:
| Method | Assurance Level |
|---|---|
| Document + live photo + face comparison | Substantial |
| NFC chip reading + face comparison | High |
| Video identification (V-KYC) | Substantial-High |
| Qualified electronic signature | High |
Key Takeaways¶
Summary
- ETSI TS 119 461 is the most relevant eIDAS technical standard for eKYC
- Maps eKYC methods to eIDAS assurance levels (Low/Substantial/High)
- NFC chip + biometric achieves "High" assurance — the gold standard
- These standards will govern EUDI Wallet credential issuance requirements