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Definitions
Digital identity: Digital data assigned to a user with which he/she can uniquely and forgery-proof identify him/herself to other users or systems in cyberspace.
eID.li: The state digital identity of the Principality of Liechtenstein for natural persons.
(eID.li) Holder: A natural person who is in possession of an eID.li.
eID.li app: Holders use the eID.li app on their mobile device for digital identification and authentication. The eID.li app also contains digital proof of the holder's official documents, such as the digital driving license.
Digital proof: Digitized version of a document or certificate that is assigned to a person and can be stored in the eID.li app, such as the e-driver's license. Digital proof and the eID.li login function are different and independent functions of the eID.li app.
Attribute: Property assigned to a digital identity, e.g. name, date of birth, etc. The attributes in eID.li originate from the Liechtenstein National Administration, their origin is secure and cannot be falsified.
eID class: Depending on the nationality of a person and the identification procedure, the eID.li is assigned to one of three classes, A, B or C.
Overview
eID.li is a service provided by the National Administration of the Principality of Liechtenstein that enables natural persons to obtain a digital identity. The eID.li app consists of the login function for logging in to web services and contains digital proof of identity, e.g. the e-driver's license.
eID.li is used via the eID.li app on a mobile device. The eID.li app has been developed using state-of-the-art technology and protects the digital identity against unauthorized access and manipulation. To be able to use eID.li, the holder must be in possession of a mobile device with the eID.li app installed and use a secret access password.
The personal data of the eID.li includes surname, first name and date of birth as well as a unique technical personal identification number. The data originates from registers of the National Administration of the Principality of Liechtenstein and is transferred to the relevant electronic service during registration. In the case of private providers of electronic services, the transfer of data in the eID.li app must be expressly approved by the user.
The digital proofs are stored encrypted in a so-called security element on the mobile device so that they can be displayed even if the internet connection is interrupted.
Registration of the eID.li app
eID.li is available to natural persons in Switzerland and abroad.
To become the holder of an eID.li, you must register with the Migration and Passport Office, either on site or online using video identification. In both cases, an official identification document, passport or ID card must be presented and the person must carry the mobile device with the eID.li app installed. Once the identification has been carried out, the Migration and Passport Office establishes a unique, unforgeable link between the person, the eID.li app and their eID.li digital identity
Change of personal details and marital status
The personal attributes that can be transferred via eID.li for identification with electronic services originate from electronic registers of the National Administration of the Principality of Liechtenstein and are only used during registration with eID.li. The attributes are always up to date for persons with a residence status in the Principality of Liechtenstein and no changes to marital status, name, etc. need to be disclosed.
However, eID.li holders residing abroad are obliged to notify the Migration and Passport Office of any changes to their name, marital status, etc.
Use only on a mobile device
The eID.li app is bound by cryptographic measures to the mobile device used for registration. Simultaneous use on more than one mobile device is not possible.
Transfer to another mobile device
If the eID.li app is lost, it cannot be restored using the standard data recovery functions of the mobile device. If the holder wants to transfer their eID.li to another device, they must have the new and the previous mobile device to hand. The individual steps for transferring to the new mobile device are described in the eID.li app
Blocking
The holder can apply to the Migration and Passport Office to have their eID.li blocked. This can be done on site or by telephone using the contact information provided on the eID.li website. Blocking means that the eID.li app can no longer be used. The blocking can be reversed. To do this, the holder must be identified by the Migration and Passport Office, either on site or online using video identification. The Migration and Passport Office may charge the eID.li holder for the unblocking.
If there is sufficient suspicion of misuse, identity theft or another security-relevant incident, the Migration and Passport Office can initiate the blocking on its own initiative.
Deletion
The holder can apply to the Migration and Passport Office to have their eID.li deleted. They can do this using the contact information provided on the eID.li website. Deletion means that the eID.li can no longer be used and all technical configuration and access data as well as all digital proofs in the eID.li app will be deleted. The deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.
The eID.li will be deleted by the Migration and Passport Office if it has been blocked for a period of two years and the data is not required to preserve evidence.
Deletion of the eID.li is free of charge.
Security information
eID.li is a personal digital identity and may only be used by authorized eID.li holders. The holder must take precautions to prevent other persons from accessing the mobile device and in particular the eID.li app. Holders are prohibited from giving the eID.li to another person for use, e.g. by handing over the mobile device with the eID.li app installed and activated and disclosing the password
The following security measures must be observed:
- The eID.li app may only be installed on a mobile device with an operating system officially supplied by the issuer. Installation and use on a mobile device with a manipulated operating system (rooting, jailbreaking) is prohibited.
- The mobile device must be locked with a PIN or password to prevent unauthorized persons from starting the eID.li app.
- The password for starting the eID.li app must be kept secret.
- The password for enabling identification or login must be kept secret.
- Whenever identifying or logging in with eID.li, ensure that the request to enter the one-time code is made in a browser window whose Internet address begins with https://login.eid.li/. If a different Internet address is displayed in the browser, the one-time code must not be entered for security reasons.
Data protection
The data protection regulations of the National Administration of the Principality of Liechtenstein apply, which are in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Union.
Cryptographic keys and technical information are managed in the eID.li app to guarantee a secure login process. No personal data is stored in the eID.li app in order to protect privacy and personal data from misuse. All data managed and used in connection with eID.li is stored on computers belonging to the National Administration of the Principality of Liechtenstein and the European Economic Area EEA
Final provisions
These terms of use and the use of eID.li are subject to Liechtenstein Legal Division. By installing the eID.li app, users agree to the terms of use.