Voting Federal Council promotes secure, voluntary and free e-ID
The E-ID is secure and easy to use and its use is voluntary and free of charge: these are the arguments the Federal Council is using to campaign for a Yes vote on the E-ID Act on September 28.
12.08.2025, 14:00
12.08.2025, 14:42
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The Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP) wrote on Tuesday that the need for secure electronic proof of identity - for example to order something online - is increasing. The vote will take place on September 28 because several committees are fighting the law passed by the councils with a referendum.
The e-ID offered by the state strengthens digital sovereignty and promotes Switzerland as a location for innovation. The Federal Council and Parliament are of the opinion that the e-ID makes doing business with authorities and companies on the Internet secure, simple and efficient.
The e-ID works like a digital identity card; the technical infrastructure is provided by the state. According to the FDJP, this guarantees the protection of privacy and the self-determined handling of personal data.
