Swiss biometric IDs set to replace older cards for EU travel
Switzerland will start issuing biometric identity cards on November 2 after the Federal Council approved an ordinance change. The new…
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Switzerland delays digital ID rollout to strengthen trust infrastructure
The Swiss government says it prefers security over speed in the rollout of its national digital ID (e-ID) as it…
Switzerland’s Swiyu eID rollout faces further delays
The introduction of Switzerland’s electronic identity (eID) Swiyu could be delayed once again, this time due to postponements in internal…
Switzerland Supreme Court says digital ID plan should go ahead
The apex court of Switzerland has ruled that the results of a referendum that endorsed the implementation of a national…
Switzerland opens Swiyu bug bounty program to public
Switzerland has opened the bug bounty program for its upcoming digital identity wallet Swiyu to the public. The bug bounty…
Why Switzerland postponed the rollout of its digital ID
Switzerland announced earlier this week that the launch of its e-ID program has been postponed to December 1st, 2026. Behind…
Swiss e-ID delayed to December, renewed focus on security and trustworthiness
Switzerland ranks slightly above average in the OECD’s 2025 Digital Government Index (DGI), placing 13th overall. The result would seem…
Switzerland reveals branding for its Swiyu digital ID wallet
Switzerland has presented a new design and branding for its national digital identity wallet app Swiyu, as the country prepares…
eID among key themes of Digital Switzerland Strategy
Digital sovereignty, cyber resilience and the introduction of a national electronic identity (eID) are the three key themes of Switzerland’s…
Zurich Airport rolls out EES biometric border control with secunet
Zurich Airport is the latest Schengen border to implement the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES), launching the biometric border control…
