Digital Identity and it's Implication for Electronic Government

The present use of identity concepts is analyzed. A requirements analysis for \identity" reveals the diierent identity properties necessary in various administrative and business processes. A classiication of identity tokens is given and compared with passport identity and established forms of digital identities. A fundamental problem with digital signature identity schemes is explained. Implementation strategies for non-transferable identity tokens are outlined. Finally, conclusions and implications for the e-government processes and solutions of tomorrow are presented in the form of six Theses and with the goal of stimulating further discussion.