The European Union’s proposal on a digital identity framework has passed the European Parliament’s plenary vote, with 418 in favor, 103 against and 24 abstentions.

The EU-wide framework would give citizens access to public services, and they would have their own wallet. The legislation includes zero-knowledge-proof technology to protect users’ privacy. ZK-proof protects privacy by verifying a position without revealing unnecessary data. 

(By Inbar Preiss)