### (27) any entity that collects , creates and issues attested attributes such as diplomas , licences , certificates of birth should be able to become a provider of electronic attestation of attributes. relying parties should use the electronic attestations of attributes as equivalent to attestations in paper format. therefore , an electronic attestation of attributes should not be denied legal effect on the grounds that it is in an electronic form or that it does not meet the requirements of the qualified electronic attestation of attributes. to that effect , general requirements should be laid down to ensure that a qualified electronic attestation of attributes has the equivalent legal effect of lawfully issued attestations in paper form. however , those requirements should apply without prejudice to union or national law defining additional sector specific requirements as regards form with underlying legal effects and , in particular , the cross-border recognition of qualified electronic attestation of attributes , where appropriate. ### (27) any entity that collects , creates and issues attested attributes such as diplomas , licences , certificates of birth should be able to become a provider of electronic attestation of attributes. relying parties should use the electronic attestations of attributes as equivalent to attestations in paper format. therefore , an electronic attestation of attributes should not be denied legal effect on the grounds that it is in an electronic form or that it does not meet the requirements of the qualified electronic attestation of attributes. to that effect , general requirements should be laid down to ensure that a qualified electronic attestation of attributes , electronic documents with a qualified electronic signature or electronic documents with a qualified electronic seal have the equivalent legal effect of lawfully issued documents in paper form. however , those requirements should apply without prejudice to union or national law defining additional sector specific requirements as regards form with underlying legal effects and , in particular , the cross-border recognition of qualified electronic attestation of attributes , where appropriate.


### (27) any entity that collects , creates and issues attested attributes such as diplomas , licences , certificates of birth should be able to become a provider of electronic attestation of attributes. relying parties should use the electronic attestations of attributes as equivalent to attestations in paper format. therefore , an electronic attestation of attributes should not be denied legal effect on the grounds that it is in an electronic form or that it does not meet the requirements of the qualified electronic attestation of attributes. to that effect , general requirements should be laid down to ensure that a qualified electronic attestation of attributes has the equivalent legal effect of lawfully issued attestations in paper form. however , those requirements should apply without prejudice to union or national law defining additional sector specific requirements as regards form with underlying legal effects and , in particular , the cross-border recognition of qualified electronic attestation of attributes , where appropriate. ### (27) any entity that collects , creates and issues attested attributes such as educational attainment certificates and diplomas , licences , certificates of birth should be able to become a provider of electronic attestation of attributes. relying parties should use the electronic attestations of attributes as equivalent to attestations in paper format. therefore , an electronic attestation of attributes should not be denied legal effect on the grounds that it is in an electronic form or that it does not meet the requirements of the qualified electronic attestation of attributes. to that effect , general requirements should be laid down to ensure that a qualified electronic attestation of attributes has at least the equivalent legal effect of lawfully issued attestations in paper form. however , those requirements should apply without prejudice to union or national law defining additional and higher sector specific requirements as regards form with underlying legal effects and , in particular , the cross-border recognition of qualified electronic attestation of attributes , where appropriate.


### (28) wide availability and usability of the european digital identity wallets require their acceptance by private service providers. private relying parties providing services in the areas of transport , energy , banking and financial services , social security , health , drinking water , postal services , digital infrastructure , education or telecommunications should accept the use of european digital identity wallets for the provision of services where strong user authentication for online identification is required by national or union law or by contractual obligation. where very large online platforms as defined in article 25.1. of regulation [reference dsa regulation] require users to authenticate to access online services , those platforms should be mandated to accept the use of european digital identity wallets upon voluntary request of the user. users should be under no obligation to use the wallet to access private services , but if they wish to do so , large online platforms should accept the european digital identity wallet for this purpose while respecting the principle of data minimisation. given the importance of very large online platforms , due to their reach , in particular as expressed in number of recipients of the service and economic transactions this is necessary to increase the protection of users from fraud and secure a high level of data protection. self-regulatory codes of conduct at union level (‘codes of conduct’) should be developed in order to contribute to wide availability and usability of electronic identification means including european digital identity wallets within the scope of this regulation. the codes of conduct should facilitate wide acceptance of electronic identification means including european digital identity wallets by those service providers which do not qualify as very large platforms and which rely on third party electronic identification services for user authentication. they should be developed within 12 months of the adoption of this regulation. the commission should assess the effectiveness of these provisions for the availability and usability for the user of the european digital identity wallets after 18 months of their deployment and revise the provisions to ensure their acceptance by means of delegated acts in the light of this assessment. ### (28) wide availability and usability of the european digital identity wallets require their acceptance by private service providers. private relying parties providing services in the areas of transport , energy , banking and financial services , social security , health , drinking water , postal services , digital infrastructure , education or telecommunications should accept the use of european digital identity wallets for the provision of services where strong user authentication for online identification is required by national or union law or by contractual obligation. where very large online platforms as defined in article 25.1. of regulation [reference dsa regulation] require users to authenticate to access online services , those platforms should be mandated to accept the use of european digital identity wallets upon voluntary request of the user. users should be under no obligation to use the wallet to access private services , but if they wish to do so , large online platforms should accept the european digital identity wallet for this purpose while respecting the principle of data minimisation. given the importance of very large online platforms , due to their reach , in particular as expressed in number of recipients of the service and economic transactions this is necessary to increase the protection of users from fraud and secure a high level of data protection. development of self-regulatory codes of conduct at union level (‘codes of conduct’) should be facilitated in order to contribute to wide availability and usability of electronic identification means including european digital identity wallets within the scope of this regulation. the codes of conduct should facilitate wide acceptance of electronic identification means including european digital identity wallets by those service providers which do not qualify as very large platforms and which rely on third party electronic identification services for user authentication.


### (28) wide availability and usability of the european digital identity wallets require their acceptance by private service providers. private relying parties providing services in the areas of transport , energy , banking and financial services , social security , health , drinking water , postal services , digital infrastructure , education or telecommunications should accept the use of european digital identity wallets for the provision of services where strong user authentication for online identification is required by national or union law or by contractual obligation. where very large online platforms as defined in article 25.1. of regulation [reference dsa regulation] require users to authenticate to access online services , those platforms should be mandated to accept the use of european digital identity wallets upon voluntary request of the user. users should be under no obligation to use the wallet to access private services , but if they wish to do so , large online platforms should accept the european digital identity wallet for this purpose while respecting the principle of data minimisation. given the importance of very large online platforms , due to their reach , in particular as expressed in number of recipients of the service and economic transactions this is necessary to increase the protection of users from fraud and secure a high level of data protection. self-regulatory codes of conduct at union level (‘codes of conduct’) should be developed in order to contribute to wide availability and usability of electronic identification means including european digital identity wallets within the scope of this regulation. the codes of conduct should facilitate wide acceptance of electronic identification means including european digital identity wallets by those service providers which do not qualify as very large platforms and which rely on third party electronic identification services for user authentication. they should be developed within 12 months of the adoption of this regulation. the commission should assess the effectiveness of these provisions for the availability and usability for the user of the european digital identity wallets after 18 months of their deployment and revise the provisions to ensure their acceptance by means of delegated acts in the light of this assessment. ### (28) wide availability and usability of the european digital identity wallets require their widespread acceptance by private service providers. private relying parties providing services in the areas of real estate , transport , energy , banking and financial services , social security , health , drinking water , postal services , digital infrastructure , education or telecommunications should accept the use of european digital identity wallets for the provision of services where strong user authentication for online identification is required by national or union law or by contractual obligation. where very large online platforms as defined in article 25.1. of regulation [reference dsa regulation] require users to authenticate to access online services , those platforms should be mandated to accept the use of european digital identity wallets upon voluntary request of the user. users should be under no obligation to use the wallet to access private services , but if they wish to do so , large online platforms should accept the european digital identity wallet for this purpose while respecting the principle of data minimisation. given the importance of very large online platforms , due to their reach , in particular as expressed in number of recipients of the service and economic transactions this is necessary to increase the protection of users from fraud and secure a high level of data protection. self-regulatory codes of conduct at union level (‘codes of conduct’) should be developed in order to contribute to wide availability and usability of electronic identification means including european digital identity wallets within the scope of this regulation. the codes of conduct should facilitate wide acceptance of electronic identification means including european digital identity wallets by those service providers which do not qualify as very large platforms and which rely on third party electronic identification services for user authentication. they should be developed within 12 months of the adoption of this regulation. the commission should assess the effectiveness of these provisions for the availability and usability for the user of the european digital identity wallets 18 months of their deployment and revise the provisions to ensure their acceptance by means of delegated acts in the light of this assessment.


### (34) qualified electronic ledgers record data in a manner that ensures the uniqueness , authenticity and correct sequencing of data entries in a tamper proof manner. an electronic ledger combines the effect of time stamping of data with certainty about the data originator similar to e-signing and has the additional benefit of enabling more decentralised governance models that are suitable for multi-party co-operations. for example , it creates a reliable audit trail for the provenance of commodities in cross-border trade , supports the protection of intellectual property rights , enables flexibility markets in electricity , provides the basis for advanced solutions for self-sovereign identity and supports more efficient and transformative public services. to prevent fragmentation of the internal market , it is important to define a pan-european legal framework that allows for the cross-border recognition of trust services for the recording of data in electronic ledgers. ### (34) qualified electronic ledgers record data in a manner that ensures the security , uniqueness , authenticity and correct sequencing of data entries in a tamper proof manner. an electronic ledger combines the effect of time stamping of data with certainty about the data originator similar to e-signing and has the additional benefit of enabling more decentralised governance models that are suitable for multi-party co-operations. at the same time , it helps companies reduce costs by making multiparty coordination more efficient and secure , while facilitating regulatory supervision. for example , it creates a reliable audit trail for the provenance of commodities in cross-border trade , supports the protection of intellectual property rights , enables flexibility markets in electricity , provides the basis for advanced solutions for self-sovereign identity and supports more efficient and transformative public services. to prevent fragmentation of the internal market with the concomitant risk of member states adopting divergent national standards , it is important to define a pan-european legal framework that allows for the cross-border recognition of trust services for the recording of data in electronic ledgers , while ensuring full compliance with personal data protection provisions currently in force.


### (34) qualified electronic ledgers record data in a manner that ensures the uniqueness , authenticity and correct sequencing of data entries in a tamper proof manner. an electronic ledger combines the effect of time stamping of data with certainty about the data originator similar to e-signing and has the additional benefit of enabling more decentralised governance models that are suitable for multi-party co-operations. for example , it creates a reliable audit trail for the provenance of commodities in cross-border trade , supports the protection of intellectual property rights , enables flexibility markets in electricity , provides the basis for advanced solutions for self-sovereign identity and supports more efficient and transformative public services. to prevent fragmentation of the internal market , it is important to define a pan-european legal framework that allows for the cross-border recognition of trust services for the recording of data in electronic ledgers. ### (34) qualified electronic ledgers record data in a manner that ensures the uniqueness , integrity and correct sequencing of data entries in a tamper proof manner. an electronic ledger combines the effect of time stamping of data with certainty about the data originator similar to e-signing and has the additional benefit of enabling more decentralised governance models that are suitable for multi-party co-operations. for example , it creates a reliable audit trail for the provenance of commodities in cross-border trade , supports the protection of intellectual property rights , enables flexibility markets in electricity , provides the basis for advanced solutions for self-sovereign identity and supports more efficient and transformative public services. to prevent fragmentation of the internal market , it is important to define a pan-european legal framework that allows for the cross-border recognition of trust services for the recording of data in electronic ledgers.


### (36) in order to avoid fragmentation and barriers , due to diverging standards and technical restrictions , and to ensure a coordinated process to avoid endangering the implementation of the future european digital identity framework , a process for close and structured cooperation between the commission , member states and the private sector is needed. to achieve this objective , member states should cooperate within the framework set out in the commission recommendation xxx/xxxx [toolbox for a coordinated approach towards a european digital identity framework]26 to identify a toolbox for a european digital identity framework. the toolbox should include a comprehensive technical architecture and reference framework , a set of common standards and technical references and a set of guidelines and descriptions of best practices covering at least all aspects of the functionalities and interoperability of the european digital identity wallets including esignatures and of the qualified trust service for attestation of attributes as laid out in this regulation. in this context , member states should also reach agreement on common elements of a business model and fee structure of the european digital identity wallets , to facilitate take up , in particular by small and medium sized companies in a cross-border context. the content of the toolbox should evolve in parallel with and reflect the outcome of the discussion and process of adoption of the european digital identity framework. ### (36) in order to avoid fragmentation and barriers , due to diverging standards and technical restrictions , and to ensure a coordinated process to avoid endangering the implementation of the future european digital identity framework , a process for close and structured cooperation between the commission , member states and the private sector is needed. to achieve this objective , member states should cooperate within the framework set out in the commission recommendation xxx/xxxx [toolbox for a coordinated approach towards a european digital identity framework]26 to identify a toolbox for a european digital identity framework. the toolbox should include a comprehensive technical architecture and reference framework , a set of common standards and technical references and a set of guidelines and descriptions of best practices covering at least all aspects of the functionalities and interoperability of the european digital identity wallets including esignatures and of the qualified trust service for attestation of attributes as laid out in this regulation. in this context , member states should also reach agreement on common elements of a business model and fee structure of the european digital identity wallets , to facilitate take up , in particular by small and medium sized companies in a cross-border context. the content of the toolbox should evolve in parallel with and reflect the outcome of the discussion and process of adoption of the european digital identity framework. industry experts and other relevant stakeholders should be involved in the public consultation processes related to the european digital identity framework.


### this regulations aims at ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market and providing an adequate level of security of electronic identification means and trust services. for these purposes , this regulation: ### ‘this regulations aims at ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market , facilitating transition to a digital single market and providing an adequate level of security of electronic identification means and trust services. for these purposes , this regulation:


### this regulations aims at ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market and providing an adequate level of security of electronic identification means and trust services. for these purposes , this regulation: ### this regulation aims at contributing towards ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market and providing an adequate level of security of electronic identification means and trust services used across the union and characterised by high user uptake. for these purposes , this regulation:


### lays down the conditions under which member states shall provide and recognise electronic identification means of natural and legal persons , falling under a notified electronic identification scheme of another member state; ### lays down the conditions under which member states shall provide and recognise electronic identification means of natural persons , falling under a notified electronic identification scheme of another member state;


### lays down the conditions for the issuing of european digital identity wallets by member states.; ### lays down the conditions for the issuing of european digital identity wallets by member states and for promoting their cross-border use.;


### (16) ‘trust service’ means an electronic service normally provided against payment which consists of: ### 16. ‘trust service’ means an electronic service normally provided against payment under conditions of optimum security , which consists of:


### (16) ‘trust service’ means an electronic service normally provided against payment which consists of: ### (16) ‘trust service’ means an electronic service normally provided against remuneration which consists of:


### (42) ‘european digital identity wallet’ is a product and service that allows the user to store identity data , credentials and attributes linked to her/his identity , to provide them to relying parties on request and to use them for authentication , online and offline , for a service in accordance with article 6a; and to create qualified electronic signatures and seals; ### (42) ‘european digital identity wallet’ is a software product and service whose operation does not require the acquisition of an additional physical medium that allows the user to store identity data , credentials and attributes linked to her/his identity , to provide them to relying parties on request and to use them for authentication , online and offline , for a service in accordance with article 6a; and to create qualified electronic signatures and seals;


### (42) ‘european digital identity wallet’ is a product and service that allows the user to store identity data , credentials and attributes linked to her/his identity , to provide them to relying parties on request and to use them for authentication , online and offline , for a service in accordance with article 6a; and to create qualified electronic signatures and seals; ### (42) ‘european digital identity wallet’ is a product and service that allows the user to securely store identity data , credentials and attributes linked to her/his identity , to provide them to relying parties on request and to use them for authentication , online and offline , for a service in accordance with article 6a as well as to create qualified electronic signatures and seals;


### (47) ‘electronic archiving’ means a service ensuring the receipt , storage , deletion and transmission of electronic data or documents in order to guarantee their integrity , the accuracy of their origin and legal features throughout the conservation period; ### (47) ‘electronic archiving’ means a service supporting the preservation of electronic documents in order to guarantee their integrity , the accuracy of their origin and legal features throughout the conservation period;


### (49) ‘eu digital identity wallet trust mark’ means an indication in a simple , recognisable and clear manner that a digital identity wallet has been issued in accordance with this regulation; ### deleted


### (53) ‘electronic ledger’ means a tamper proof electronic record of data , providing authenticity and integrity of the data it contains , accuracy of their date and time , and of their chronological ordering; ### (53) ‘electronic ledger’ means a tamper proof electronic record of data , providing integrity of the data it contains , accuracy of their date and time , and of their chronological ordering;


### (46) ‘authentic source’ is a repository or system , held under the responsibility of a public sector body or private entity , that contains attributes about a natural or legal person and is considered to be the primary source of that information or recognised as authentic in national law; ### 46. ‘authentic source’ is a repository or system , held under the responsibility of a public sector body or private entity , that contains attributes , and is responsible for cancelling them , about a natural or legal person and is considered to be the primary source of that information or recognised as authentic in national law;


### 1. for the purpose of ensuring that all natural and legal persons in the union have secure , trusted and seamless access to cross-border public and private services , each member state shall issue a european digital identity wallet within 12 months after the entry into force of this regulation. ### 1. for the purpose of ensuring that all natural and legal persons in the union have secure , trusted and seamless access to cross-border public and private services , each member state shall issue a european digital identity wallet within 24 months after the entry into force of the implementing act referred in article 6a (11).


### 1. for the purpose of ensuring that all natural and legal persons in the union have secure , trusted and seamless access to cross-border public and private services , each member state shall issue a european digital identity wallet within 12 months after the entry into force of this regulation. ### 1. for the purpose of ensuring that all natural and legal persons in the union have secure , trusted and seamless access to cross-border public and private services , each member state shall issue a european digital identity wallet within 24 months after the entry into force of this regulation.


### securely request and obtain , store , select , combine and share , in a manner that is transparent to and traceable by the user , the necessary legal person identification data and electronic attestation of attributes to authenticate online and offline in order to use online public and private services; ### easily , securely and in a user-friendly manner request and obtain , store , select , combine and share , in a manner that is transparent to and traceable by the user , the necessary person identification data and electronic attestation of attributes to authenticate online and offline in order to use online public and private services;


### securely request and obtain , store , select , combine and share , in a manner that is transparent to and traceable by the user , the necessary legal person identification data and electronic attestation of attributes to authenticate online and offline in order to use online public and private services; ### securely request and obtain , store , select , combine and share , in a manner that is transparent to and traceable by the user , the necessary person identification data and electronic attestation of attributes to authenticate online and offline in order to use online public and private services;


### 4. digital identity wallets shall , in particular: ### 4. european digital identity wallets shall , in particular:


### provide a common interface: ### provide common interfaces:


### (4) for the user to allow interaction with the european digital identity wallet and display an “eu digital identity wallet trust mark”; ### deleted


### ensure that trust service providers of qualified attestations of attributes cannot receive any information about the use of these attributes; ### deleted


### ensure that the person identification data referred to in articles 12(4) , point (d) uniquely and persistently represent the natural or legal person is associated with it. ### ensure that the person identification data referred to in articles 12(4) , point (d) uniquely and persistently represent the natural person is associated with it.


### 5. member states shall provide validation mechanisms for the european digital identity wallets: ### 5. member states shall provide free of charge validation mechanisms for the european digital identity wallets:


### 6. the european digital identity wallets shall be issued under a notified electronic identification scheme of level of assurance ‘high’. the use of the european digital identity wallets shall be free of charge to natural persons. ### 6. the european digital identity wallets shall be issued under a notified electronic identification scheme of level of assurance ‘high’. the acquisition and use of the european digital identity wallets shall be free of charge to natural persons.


### 7. the user shall be in full control of the european digital identity wallet. the issuer of the european digital identity wallet shall not collect information about the use of the wallet which are not necessary for the provision of the wallet services , nor shall it combine person identification data and any other personal data stored or relating to the use of the european digital identity wallet with personal data from any other services offered by this issuer or from third-party services which are not necessary for the provision of the wallet services , unless the user has expressly requested it. personal data relating to the provision of european digital identity wallets shall be kept physically and logically separate from any other data held. if the european digital identity wallet is provided by private parties in accordance to paragraph 1 (b) and (c) , the provisions of article 45f paragraph 4 shall apply mutatis mutandis. ### 7. the user shall be in full control of the european digital identity wallet. the issuer of the european digital identity wallet shall not collect information about the use of the wallet which are not necessary for the provision of the wallet services , nor shall it combine person identification data and any other personal data stored or relating to the use of the european digital identity wallet with personal data from any other services offered by this issuer or from third-party services which are not necessary for the provision of the wallet services , unless the user has expressly requested it.


### 7. the user shall be in full control of the european digital identity wallet. the issuer of the european digital identity wallet shall not collect information about the use of the wallet which are not necessary for the provision of the wallet services , nor shall it combine person identification data and any other personal data stored or relating to the use of the european digital identity wallet with personal data from any other services offered by this issuer or from third-party services which are not necessary for the provision of the wallet services , unless the user has expressly requested it. personal data relating to the provision of european digital identity wallets shall be kept physically and logically separate from any other data held. if the european digital identity wallet is provided by private parties in accordance to paragraph 1 (b) and (c) , the provisions of article 45f paragraph 4 shall apply mutatis mutandis. ### 7. the user shall be in full control of the european digital identity wallet. the issuer of the european digital identity wallet shall not collect information about the use of the wallet which are not necessary for the provision of the wallet services , nor shall it combine person identification data and any other personal data stored or relating to the use of the european digital identity wallet with personal data from any other services offered by this issuer or from third-party services which are not necessary for the provision of the wallet services , unless the user has expressly and with full kowledge requested it. personal data relating to the provision of european digital identity wallets shall be kept physically and logically separate from data unrelated to providing the service. if the european digital identity wallet is provided by private parties in accordance to paragraph 1 (b) and (c) , the provisions of article 45f paragraph 4 shall apply mutatis mutandis.


### 2. member states shall implement a common mechanism for the authentication of relying parties ### 2. member states shall implement a common mechanism for the authentication of relying parties that is definded by fast decision-making processes and as little administrative burden as possible.


### 2. member states shall implement a common mechanism for the authentication of relying parties ### 2. member states shall implement a common mechanism for the identification and authentication of relying parties


### 1. european digital identity wallets that have been certified or for which a statement of conformity has been issued under a cybersecurity scheme pursuant to regulation (eu) 2019/881 and the references of which have been published in the official journal of the european union shall be presumed to be compliant with the cybersecurity relevant requirements set out in article 6a paragraphs 3 , 4 and 5 in so far as the cybersecurity certificate or statement of conformity or parts thereof cover those requirements. ### 1. conformity of european digital identity wallets with the requirements set out in article 6a paragraphs 3 , 4 and 5 shall be certified by appropriate public or private bodies designated by member states.


### 1. member states shall inform the commission without undue delay of the european digital identity wallets that have been issued pursuant to article 6a and certified by the bodies referred to in article 6c paragraph 3 they shall also inform the commission , without undue delay where the certification is cancelled. ### 1. member states shall inform the commission without undue delay of the european digital identity wallets that have been issued pursuant to article 6a and certified by the bodies referred to in article 6c paragraph 3 they shall also inform the commission , without undue delay , where the certification is cancelled and explain the reasoning of the relevant decisions.


### 2. on the basis of the information received , the commission shall establish , publish and maintain a list of certified european digital identity wallets. ### 2. on the basis of the information received , the commission shall establish , publish and maintain an up to date machine readable list of certified european digital identity wallets.


### 2. on the basis of the information received , the commission shall establish , publish and maintain a list of certified european digital identity wallets. ### 2. on the basis of the information received , the commission shall establish , publish and maintain and regularly update a list of certified european digital identity wallets.


### 3. if the breach or compromise referred to in paragraph 1 is not remedied within three months of the suspension or revocation , the member state concerned shall withdraw the european digital wallet concerned and inform the other member states and the commission on the withdrawal accordingly. where it is justified by the severity of the breach , the european digital identity wallet concerned shall be withdrawn without delay. ### 3. if there has been no attempt or insufficient progress made to remedy the breach or compromise referred to in paragraph 1 within three months of the suspension or revocation , the member state concerned shall withdraw the european digital wallet concerned and inform the other member states and the commission on the withdrawal accordingly. where it is warranted by the severity of the breach , the european digital identity wallet concerned shall be withdrawn without delay and the relevant decision should be justified and communicated to the commission.


### 1. when notified electronic identification means and the european digital identity wallets are used for authentication , member states shall ensure unique identification. ### 1. when notified electronic identification means and the european digital identity wallets are used for authentication in a member state other than that where the wallet has been issued , member states shall ensure a single unique and persistent identifier.


### 1. when notified electronic identification means and the european digital identity wallets are used for authentication , member states shall ensure unique identification. ### 1. when notified electronic identification means and the european digital identity wallets are used for identification , member states shall ensure unique identification.


### 2. member states shall , for the purposes of this regulation , include in the minimum set of person identification data referred to in article 12.4.(d) , a unique and persistent identifier in conformity with union law , to identify the user upon their request in those cases where identification of the user is required by law. ### 2. member states shall , for the purposes of this regulation , include in the minimum set of person identification data referred to in article 12.4.(d) , a unique and persistent identifier in conformity with union law , to identify the user upon their request in cross-border interactions where identification of the user is required by law.


### a reference to a minimum set of person identification data necessary to uniquely and persistently represent a natural or legal person;; ### a reference to a minimum set of person identification data necessary to uniquely and persistently represent a natural person and if applicable the legal person which the natural person represents;


### 1. where member states require an electronic identification using an electronic identification means and authentication under national law or by administrative practice to access an online service provided by a public sector body , they shall also accept european digital identity wallets issued in compliance with this regulation. ### 1. where member states require an electronic identification using an electronic identification means and authentication under national law or by administrative practice to access an online service provided by a public sector body , they shall also accept european digital identity wallets issued in compliance with this regulation for electronic identification and authentication.


### 2. where private relying parties providing services are required by national or union law , to use strong user authentication for online identification , or where strong user authentication is required by contractual obligation , including in the areas of transport , energy , banking and financial services , social security , health , drinking water , postal services , digital infrastructure , education or telecommunications , private relying parties shall also accept the use of european digital identity wallets issued in accordance with article 6a. ### 2. where private relying parties are required to verify the identity of the users by national or union law , they shall also accept the use of the european digital identity wallets issued in accordance with article 6a ,


### 2. where private relying parties providing services are required by national or union law , to use strong user authentication for online identification , or where strong user authentication is required by contractual obligation , including in the areas of transport , energy , banking and financial services , social security , health , drinking water , postal services , digital infrastructure , education or telecommunications , private relying parties shall also accept the use of european digital identity wallets issued in accordance with article 6a. ### 2. where private relying parties providing services are required by national or union law , to use strong user authentication for online identification , or where strong user authentication is required by contractual obligation , including in the areas of transport , energy , banking and financial services , social security , health , drinking water , postal services , digital infrastructure , education or telecommunications , private relying parties shall also accept the use of european digital identity wallets and notified electronic identification means with assurance level “high” issued in compliance with this regulation for authentication.


### 2. where private relying parties providing services are required by national or union law , to use strong user authentication for online identification , or where strong user authentication is required by contractual obligation , including in the areas of transport , energy , banking and financial services , social security , health , drinking water , postal services , digital infrastructure , education or telecommunications , private relying parties shall also accept the use of european digital identity wallets issued in accordance with article 6a. ### 2. where private relying parties providing services are required by national or union law , to use strong user authentication for online identification , or where strong user authentication is required by contractual obligation , including in the areas of real estate , transport , energy , banking and financial services , social security , health , drinking water , postal services , digital infrastructure , education or telecommunications , private relying parties shall also accept the use of european digital identity wallets issued in accordance with article 6a as well as communicate the acceptance to their users.


### 3. where very large online platforms as defined in regulation [reference dsa regulation] article 25.1. require users to authenticate to access online services , they shall also accept the use of european digital identity wallets issued in accordance with article 6a strictly upon voluntary request of the user and in respect of the minimum attributes necessary for the specific online service for which authentication is requested , such as proof of age. ### 3. where very large online platforms as defined in regulation [reference dsa regulation] article 25.1. require users to authenticate to access online services , they shall also accept the use of european digital identity wallets issued in accordance with article 6a strictly upon voluntary request of the user and in respect of the minimum attributes necessary for the specific online service for which authentication is requested , such as proof of age. while the compulsory acceptance of the wallet must be ensured , the users of the relevant platforms may not implictly or explictly be encouraged by any involved party to use it over alternative authentication methods.


### 3. where very large online platforms as defined in regulation [reference dsa regulation] article 25.1. require users to authenticate to access online services , they shall also accept the use of european digital identity wallets issued in accordance with article 6a strictly upon voluntary request of the user and in respect of the minimum attributes necessary for the specific online service for which authentication is requested , such as proof of age. ### 3. where very large online platforms as defined in regulation [reference dsa regulation] article 25.1. require users to authenticate to access online services , they shall also equally accept the use of european digital identity wallets issued in compliance with this regulation for authentication.


### 5. the commission shall make an assessment within 18 months after deployment of the european digital identity wallets whether on the basis of evidence showing availability and usability of the european digital identity wallet , additional private online service providers shall be mandated to accept the use of the european digital identity wallet strictly upon voluntary request of the user. criteria of assessment may include extent of user base , cross-border presence of service providers , technological development , evolution in usage patterns. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts based on this assessment , regarding a revision of the requirements for recognition of the european digital identity wallet under points 1 to 4 of this article. ### 5. the commission shall make an assessment within 18 months after deployment of the european digital identity wallets whether on the basis of evidence showing availability and usability of the european digital identity wallet , additional private online service providers shall be mandated to accept the use of the european digital identity wallet strictly upon voluntary request of the user. criteria of assessment may include extent of user base , cross-border presence of service providers , technological development , evolution in usage patterns.


### 1. where electronic identification using an electronic identification means and authentication is required under national law or by administrative practice to access an online service provided by a public sector body in a member state , the electronic identification means , issued in another member state shall be recognised in the first member state for the purposes of cross-border authentication for that online service , provided that the following conditions are met: ### 1. where electronic identification using an electronic identification means and authentication is required under national law or by administrative practice to access an online service provided by a public sector body in a member state , the electronic identification means , issued in another member state shall be recognised and accepted in a functional manner in the first member state for the purposes of cross-border authentication for that online service , provided that the following conditions are met:


### accessibility for persons with disabilities ### accessibility for persons with disabilities and special needs


### the provision of trust services and end-user products used in the provision of those services shall be made accessible for persons with disabilities in accordance with the accessibility requirements of annex i of directive 2019/882 on the accessibility requirements for products and services.; ### the provision of trust services and end-user products used in the provision of those services shall be made accessible for persons with disabilities in accordance with the accessibility requirements of annex i of directive 2019/882 on the accessibility requirements for products and services as well as to people with limited digital skills;


### 1. supervisory bodies shall cooperate with a view to exchanging good practice and information regarding the provision of trust services.; ### (1) supervisory bodies shall cooperate with a view to exchanging good practice and information , through mutual assistance for example , regarding the provision of trust services.


### 1. supervisory bodies shall cooperate with a view to exchanging good practice and information regarding the provision of trust services.; ### 1. supervisory bodies shall cooperate with a view to exchanging best practices and information regarding the provision of trust services so as to ensure increased uptake of the european digital idenity wallet and , by extension , to promote the digital single market.;


### 1. when issuing a qualified certificate or a qualified electronic attestation of attributes for a trust service , a qualified trust service provider shall verify the identity and , if applicable , any specific attributes of the natural or legal person to whom the qualified certificate or the qualified electronic attestation of attribute is issued. ### 1. when issuing a qualified certificate , a qualified trust service provider shall verify the identity to whom the qualified certificate is issued.


### by means of a notified electronic identification means which meets the requirements set out in article 8 with regard to the assurance levels ‘substantial’ or ‘high’; ### by means of a notified electronic identification means which meets the requirements set out in article 8 with regard to the assurance level ‘high’;


### by means of a notified electronic identification means which meets the requirements set out in article 8 with regard to the assurance levels ‘substantial’ or ‘high’; ### by means of a notified electronic identification means which meets the requirements set out in article 8 with regard to the assurance levels ‘high’;


### by means of qualified electronic attestations of attributes or a certificate of a qualified electronic signature or of a qualified electronic seal issued in compliance with point (a) , (c) or (d); ### by means of a certificate of a qualified electronic signature or of a qualified electronic seal issued in compliance with point (a) , (c) or (d) and if applicable complemented by qualified electronic attestations;


### generates or manages electronic signature creation data on behalf of the signatory; ### generates or manages electronic signature creation data on behalf of the signatory according to the individual intent of the signatory , refraining the use of automated or bulk signing;


### (38) article 45 is replaced by the following: ### deleted


### 2. qualified certificates for website authentication referred to in paragraph 1 shall be recognised by web-browsers. for those purposes web-browsers shall ensure that the identity data provided using any of the methods is displayed in a user friendly manner. web-browsers shall ensure support and interoperability with qualified certificates for website authentication referred to in paragraph 1 , with the exception of enterprises , considered to be microenterprises and small enterprises in accordance with commission recommendation 2003/361/ec in the first 5 years of operating as providers of web-browsing services. ### 2. qualified certificates for website authentication referred to in paragraph 1 shall be recognised by web-browsers without prejudice to their ability to maintain the security of their services and interoperability on the web. for those purposes web-browsers shall endeavour to ensure that the identity data provided using any of the methods is displayed in a user friendly manner. web-browsers shall ensure endeavour to support and interoperability with qualified certificates for website authentication referred to in paragraph 1 , with the exception of enterprises , considered to be microenterprises and small enterprises in accordance with commission recommendation 2003/361/ec in the first 5 years of operating as providers of web-browsing services.


### 2. qualified electronic attestations of attributes shall not be subject to any mandatory requirement in addition to the requirements laid down in annex v. ### 2. without prejudice to attributes' content qualified electronic attestations of attributes shall not be subject to any mandatory requirement in addition to the requirements laid down in annex v.


### 1. member states shall ensure that , at least for the attributes listed in annex vi , wherever these attributes rely on authentic sources within the public sector , measures are taken to allow qualified providers of electronic attestations of attributes to verify by electronic means at the request of the user , the authenticity of the attribute directly against the relevant authentic source at national level or via designated intermediaries recognised at national level in accordance with national or union law. ### 1. member states shall ensure that , at least for the attributes listed in annex vi , wherever these attributes rely on authentic sources within the public sector , measures are taken to allow qualified providers of electronic attestations of attributes to verify free of charge by electronic means at the request of the user , the authenticity of the attribute directly against the relevant authentic source at national level or via designated intermediaries recognised at national level in accordance with national or union law.


### 1. providers of qualified and non-qualified electronic attestation of attributes services shall not combine personal data relating to the provision of those services with personal data from any other services offered by them. ### 1. providers of qualified and non-qualified electronic attestation of attributes services shall not profile customers based on combinations of attributes , identity data and customer activity.


### 2. personal data relating to the provision of electronic attestation of attributes services shall be kept logically separate from other data held. ### deleted


### 2. personal data relating to the provision of electronic attestation of attributes services shall be kept logically separate from other data held. ### 2. personal data relating to the provision of electronic attestation of attributes services shall be kept logically separate from data required for other unrelated services.


### 3. personal data relating to the provision of qualified electronic attestation of attributes services shall be kept physically and logically separate from any other data held. ### deleted


### 3. personal data relating to the provision of qualified electronic attestation of attributes services shall be kept physically and logically separate from any other data held. ### 3. personal data relating to the provision of qualified electronic attestation of attributes services shall be kept physically and logically separate from data required for other unrelated services.


### 4. providers of qualified electronic attestation of attributes’ services shall provide such services under a separate legal entity. ### deleted


### 2. a qualified electronic ledger shall enjoy the presumption of the uniqueness and authenticity of the data it contains , of the accuracy of their date and time , and of their sequential chronological ordering within the ledger. ### 2. a qualified electronic ledger shall enjoy the presumption of the uniqueness and integrity of the data it contains , of the accuracy of their date and time , and of their sequential chronological ordering within the ledger.


### they ensure the uniqueness , authenticity and correct sequencing of data entries recorded in the ledger; ### they ensure the uniqueness , integrity and correct sequencing of data entries recorded in the ledger;


### the number of natural and legal persons having a valid european digital identity wallet; ### the number of natural persons having a valid european digital identity wallet;


### 2. age; ### 2. date of birth;


### 5. family composition; ### 5. marital status;


### 6. nationality; ### 6. nationalities;


### (15) streamlining of the current notification and peer-review procedures will prevent heterogeneous approaches to the assessment of various notified electronic identification schemes and facilitate trust-building between member states. new , simplified , mechanisms should foster member states’ cooperation on the security and interoperability of their notified electronic identification schemes. ### (15) streamlining and easing of the current notification and peer-review procedures will help tackle the heterogeneous approaches to the assessment of various notified electronic identification schemes and facilitate trust-building between member states. new , simplified mechanisms should foster member states’ cooperation on the security and interoperability of their notified electronic identification schemes.


### (21) this regulation should build on union acts ensuring contestable and fair markets in the digital sector. in particular , it builds on the regulation xxx/xxxx [digital markets act] , which introduces rules for providers of core platform services designated as gatekeepers and , among others , prohibits gatekeepers to require business users to use , offer or interoperate with an identification service of the gatekeeper in the context of services offered by the business users using the core platform services of that gatekeeper. article 6(1)(f) of the regulation xxx/xxxx [digital markets act] requires gatekeepers to allow business users and providers of ancillary services access to and interoperability with the same operating system , hardware or software features that are available or used in the provision by the gatekeeper of any ancillary services. according to article 2 (15) of [digital markets act] identification services constitute a type of ancillary services. business users and providers of ancillary services should therefore be able to access such hardware or software features , such as secure elements in smartphones , and to interoperate with them through the european digital identity wallets or member states’ notified electronic identification means. ### (21) this regulation should build on union acts ensuring contestable and fair markets in the digital sector. in particular , it builds on the regulation xxx/xxxx [digital markets act] , which introduces rules for providers of core platform services designated as gatekeepers and , among others , requires them to allow business users to choose the identification service they want to use or interoperate with. this should cover european digital identity wallet or member states' notified electronic identification means.


### (25) in most cases , citizens and other residents cannot digitally exchange , across borders , information related to their identity , such as addresses , age and professional qualifications , driving licenses and other permits and payment data , securely and with a high level of data protection. ### deleted


### (25) in most cases , citizens and other residents cannot digitally exchange , across borders , information related to their identity , such as addresses , age and professional qualifications , driving licenses and other permits and payment data , securely and with a high level of data protection. ### (25) in most cases , citizens and other residents cannot securely -- and with a high level of data protection -- digitally exchange , across borders , information related to their identity , such as addresses , age and professional qualifications , driving licenses and other permits and payment data.


### 3. this regulation does not affect national or union law related to the conclusion and validity of contracts or other legal or procedural obligations relating to sector specific requirements as regards form with underlying legal effects.; ### 3. this regulation does not affect national or union law related to the conclusion and validity of contracts or other legal or procedural obligations relating to form , or sector specific requirements as regards form related to the qualified electronic attestation of attributes with underlying legal effects.;


### (4) ‘electronic identification scheme’ means a system for electronic identification under which electronic identification means , are issued to natural or legal persons or natural persons representing legal persons;; ### (4) ‘electronic identification scheme’ means a system for electronic identification under which electronic identification means , are issued to natural persons or natural persons representing legal persons;;


### (41) ‘validation’ means the process of verifying and confirming that an electronic signature or a seal or person identification data or an electronic attestation of attributes is valid; ### (41) ‘validation’ means the process of verifying and confirming that an electronic identification means or an electronic signature or a seal or person identification data or an electronic attestation of attributes is valid;


### pursuant to article 9(1) member states shall notify , within 12 months after the entry into force of this regulation at least one electronic identification scheme including at least one identification means:; ### pursuant to article 9(1) member states shall notify , within 12 months after the entry into force of this regulation at least one electronic identification scheme including at least one identification means with assurance level 'high' meeting all the following conditions:


### 2. the commission shall publish in the official journal of the european union a list of the electronic identification schemes which were notified pursuant to paragraph 1 of this article and the basic information thereon. ### 2. the commission shall without undue delay publish in the official journal of the european union a list of the electronic identification schemes which were notified pursuant to paragraph 1 of this article and the basic information thereon.


### 2. the peer-review of electronic identification schemes referred to in article 12(6) , point (c) shall not apply to electronic identification schemes or part of such schemes certified in accordance with paragraph 1. member states may use a certificate or a union statement of conformity issued in accordance with a relevant european cybersecurity certification scheme established pursuant to regulation (eu) 2019/881 to demonstrate compliance of such schemes with the requirements set out in article 8(2) regarding the assurance levels of electronic identification schemes. ### 2. the peer-review of electronic identification schemes referred to in article 12(6) , point (c) shall not apply to electronic identification schemes or part of such schemes certified in accordance with paragraph 1. member states may use a certificate or a union statement of conformity issued in accordance with a relevant european cybersecurity certification scheme established pursuant to regulation (eu) 2019/881 to demonstrate compliance of such schemes or part of such schemes with the requirements set out in article 8(2) regarding the assurance levels of electronic identification schemes.


### record and keep accessible for as long as necessary after the activities of the qualified trust service provider have ceased , all relevant information concerning data issued and received by the qualified trust service provider , for the purpose of providing evidence in legal proceedings and for the purpose of ensuring continuity of the service. such recording may be done electronically;; ### record and keep accessible for as long as required by national legislation after the activities of the qualified trust service provider have ceased , all relevant information concerning data issued and received by the qualified trust service provider , for the purpose of providing evidence in legal proceedings and for the purpose of ensuring continuity of the service. such recording may be done electronically;


### 2. the evaluation report shall include an assessment of the availability and usability of the identification means including european digital identity wallets in scope of this regulation and assess whether all online private service providers relying on third party electronic identification services for users authentication , shall be mandated to accept the use of notified electronic identification means and european ### 2. the evaluation report shall include an assessment of the availability. uptake and frequency of use of the identification means including european digital identity wallets in scope of this regulation and assess whether all online private service providers relying on third party electronic identification services for users authentication , shall be mandated to accept the use of notified electronic identification means and european


### the advanced electronic signature or advanced electronic seal of the issuing qualified trust service provider; ### the qualified electronic signature or qualified electronic seal of the issuing qualified trust service provider;


### (2) political advertising can be disseminated or published through various means and media across borders. it can be disseminated or published via traditional offline media such as newspapers , television and radio , and also increasingly via online platforms , websites , mobile applications , computer games and other digital interfaces. the latter are not only particularly prone to be offered cross-border , but also raise novel and difficult regulatory and enforcement challenges. the use of online political advertising is strongly increasing , and certain linear offline forms of political advertising , such as radio and television , are also offered online as on-demand services. political advertising campaigns tend to be organised to make use of a range of media and forms. ### (2) political advertising can be disseminated or published through various means and media across borders. it can be disseminated or published via traditional offline media such as newspapers , television and radio , and also increasingly via online platforms , websites , mobile applications , computer games and other digital interfaces. the latter are not only particularly prone to be offered cross-border , but also raise novel and difficult regulatory and enforcement challenges , especially in terms of regulatory fragmentation across the member states. the use of online political advertising is strongly increasing , and certain linear offline forms of political advertising , such as radio and television , are also offered online as on-demand services. political advertising campaigns tend to be organised to make use of a range of media and forms , but the rules in force in this area vary from one member state to another.


### (4) the need to ensure transparency is a legitimate public goal , in conformity with the values shared by the eu and its member states pursuant to article 2 of the treaty on european union (‘teu’). it is not always easy for citizens to recognise political advertisements and exercise their democratic rights in an informed manner. a high level of transparency is necessary , among others , to support an open and fair political debate and free and fair elections or referendums and to combat disinformation and unlawful interference including from abroad. political advertising can be a vector of disinformation in particular where the advertising does not disclose its political nature , and where it is targeted. transparency of political advertising contributes to enabling voters to better understand when they are being presented with a political advertisement on whose behalf that advertisement is being made , and how they are being targeted by an advertising service provider , so that voters are better placed to make informed choices. ### (4) the need to ensure transparency is a legitimate public goal , in conformity with the values shared by the eu and its member states pursuant to article 2 of the treaty on european union (‘teu’). it is not always easy for citizens to recognise political advertisements and to inform themselves accurately and objectively and to exercise their democratic rights in an informed manner. a high level of transparency is necessary , among others , to support an open and fair political debate and free and fair elections or referendums and to combat disinformation and unlawful interference including from abroad. political advertising can be a vector of disinformation or incomplete information , in particular where the advertising does not disclose its political nature , and where it is targeted. transparency of political advertising contributes to enabling voters to better understand when they are being presented with a political advertisement on whose behalf that advertisement is being made , and how they are being targeted by an advertising service provider , so that voters are better placed to inform themselves accurately and objectively and to make informed choices.


### (5) in the context of political advertising , targeting techniques are frequently used. targeting or amplification techniques should be understood as techniques that are used either to address a tailored political advertisement only to a specific person or group of persons or to increase the circulation , reach or visibility of a political advertisement. given the power and the potential for the misuse of personal data of targeting , including through microtargeting and other advanced techniques , such techniques may present particular threats to legitimate public interests , such as fairness , equal opportunities and transparency in the electoral process and the fundamental right to be informed in an objective , transparent and pluralistic way. ### (5) in the context of political advertising , targeting techniques are frequently used. targeting or amplification techniques should be understood as techniques that are used either to address a tailored political advertisement only to a specific person or group of persons or to increase the circulation , reach or visibility of a political advertisement. given the power and the potential for the misuse of personal data of targeting , including through microtargeting and other advanced techniques , such techniques may in certain cases have a negative impact on the electoral process and the fundamental right to be informed in an objective , transparent and pluralistic way. however , targeting and amplification techniques also have benefits to democracy , political participation and the right to be informed.


### (5) in the context of political advertising , targeting techniques are frequently used. targeting or amplification techniques should be understood as techniques that are used either to address a tailored political advertisement only to a specific person or group of persons or to increase the circulation , reach or visibility of a political advertisement. given the power and the potential for the misuse of personal data of targeting , including through microtargeting and other advanced techniques , such techniques may present particular threats to legitimate public interests , such as fairness , equal opportunities and transparency in the electoral process and the fundamental right to be informed in an objective , transparent and pluralistic way. ### (5) in the context of political advertising , targeting techniques are frequently used. targeting or amplification techniques should be understood as techniques that are used either to address a tailored political advertisement only to a specific person or group of persons or to increase the circulation , reach or visibility of a political advertisement. targeting techniques that are used in a just and appropriate way by political parties or political candidates give voters the legitimate possibility to receive political messages that are of interest to them. however , given the power and the potential for the misuse of personal data of targeting , including through microtargeting and other advanced techniques , such techniques may , when applied in a harmful or unjust manner and in combination with a lack of transparency , present particular threats to legitimate public interests , such as fairness , equal opportunities and transparency in the electoral process and the fundamental right to be informed in an objective , transparent and pluralistic way.


### (6) political advertising is currently regulated heterogeneously in the member states , which in many cases tends to focus on traditional media forms. specific restrictions exist including on cross-border provisions of political advertising services. some member states prohibit eu service providers established in other member states from providing services of a political nature or with a political purpose during electoral periods. at the same time , gaps and loopholes in national legislation are likely to exist in some member states resulting in political advertising sometimes being disseminated without regard to relevant national rules and thus risking undermining the objective of transparency regulation for political advertising. ### (6) political advertising is currently regulated heterogeneously in the member states , which in many cases tends to focus on traditional media forms. specific restrictions exist including on cross-border provisions of political advertising services. some member states prohibit eu service providers established in other member states from providing services of a political nature or with a political purpose during electoral periods. at the same time , gaps and loopholes in national legislation are likely to exist in some member states resulting in political advertising sometimes being disseminated without regard to relevant national rules and thus risking undermining the objective of transparency regulation for political advertising. moreover , at eu level , regulation in the area of political advertising services is fragmented and enforcement is uneven. besides this , where action is being taken at a national level , this is not sufficient to make good the shortcomings in cross-border enforcement.


### (9) in this context , providers of political advertising services are likely to be discouraged from providing their political advertising services in cross-border situations. this is particularly true for microenterprises and smes , which often do not have the resources to absorb or pass on the high compliance costs connected to the preparation , placement , publication or dissemination of political advertising in more than one member state. this limits the availability of services and negatively impacts the possibility for service providers to innovate and offer multi-medium and multi-national campaigns within the internal market. ### (9) in this context , providers of political advertising services are likely to be discouraged from providing their political advertising services in cross-border situations. this is particularly true for microenterprises and smes , which often do not have the resources to absorb or pass on the high compliance costs connected to the preparation , placement , publication or dissemination of political advertising in more than one member state. this limits the availability of services and negatively impacts the possibility for service providers to innovate and offer multi-medium and multi-national campaigns within the internal market , and also has a considerable impact on the level of accurate , objective and full information provided to eu citizens.


### (14) the regulation should provide for harmonised transparency requirement applicable to economic actors providing political advertising and related services (i.e. activities that are normally provided for remuneration); those services consist in particular of the preparation , placement , promotion , publication and dissemination of political advertising. the rules of this regulation that provide for a high level of transparency of political advertising services are based on article 114 of the tfeu. this regulation should also address the use of targeting and amplification techniques in the context of the publication , dissemination or promotion of political advertising that involve the processing of personal data. the rules of this regulation that address the use of targeting and amplification are based on article 16 of the tfeu. political advertising directed to individuals in a member state should include advertising entirely prepared , placed or published by service providers established outside the union but disseminated to individuals in the union. to determine whether a political advertisement is directed to individuals in a member state , account should be taken of factors linking it to that member state , including language , context , objective of the advertisement and its means of dissemination. ### (14) the regulation should provide for harmonised transparency requirement applicable to economic actors providing political advertising and related services (i.e. activities that are normally provided for remuneration); those services consist in particular of the preparation , placement , promotion , publication and dissemination of political advertising. the rules of this regulation that provide for a high level of transparency of political advertising services are based on article 114 of the tfeu. this regulation should also address the use of targeting and amplification techniques in the context of the publication , dissemination or promotion of political advertising that involve the processing of personal data. the rules of this regulation that address the use of targeting and amplification are based on article 16 of the tfeu. political advertising directed to individuals in a member state includes advertising entirely prepared , placed or published by service providers established outside the union but disseminated to individuals in the union. to determine whether a political advertisement is directed to individuals in a member state , account should be taken of factors linking it to that member state , including language , context , objective of the advertisement and its means of dissemination.


### (14) the regulation should provide for harmonised transparency requirement applicable to economic actors providing political advertising and related services (i.e. activities that are normally provided for remuneration); those services consist in particular of the preparation , placement , promotion , publication and dissemination of political advertising. the rules of this regulation that provide for a high level of transparency of political advertising services are based on article 114 of the tfeu. this regulation should also address the use of targeting and amplification techniques in the context of the publication , dissemination or promotion of political advertising that involve the processing of personal data. the rules of this regulation that address the use of targeting and amplification are based on article 16 of the tfeu. political advertising directed to individuals in a member state should include advertising entirely prepared , placed or published by service providers established outside the union but disseminated to individuals in the union. to determine whether a political advertisement is directed to individuals in a member state , account should be taken of factors linking it to that member state , including language , context , objective of the advertisement and its means of dissemination. ### (14) the regulation should provide for harmonised transparency requirements applicable to economic actors providing political advertising and related services (i.e. activities that are normally provided for remuneration) on eu territory; those services consist in particular of the preparation , placement , promotion , publication and dissemination of political advertising. the rules of this regulation that provide for a high level of transparency of political advertising services are based on article 114 of the tfeu. this regulation should also address the use of targeting and amplification techniques in the context of the publication , dissemination or promotion of political advertising that involve the processing of personal data. the rules of this regulation that address the use of targeting and amplification are based on article 16 of the tfeu. political advertising directed to individuals in a member state should include advertising entirely prepared , placed or published by service providers established outside the union but disseminated to individuals in the union. o determine whether a political advertisement is directed to individuals in a member state , account should be taken of factors linking it to that member state , including the language , context , content and objective of the advertisement and its means of dissemination.


### (15) there is no existing definition of political advertising or political advertisement at union level. a common definition is needed to establish the scope of application of the harmonised transparency obligations and rules on targeting and amplification. this definition should cover the many forms that political advertising can take and any means and mode of publication or dissemination within the union , regardless of whether the source is located within the union or in a third country. ### (15) there is no existing definition of political advertising or political advertisement at union level. a common definition is needed to establish the scope of application of the harmonised transparency obligations and rules on targeting and amplification. this definition should cover the many forms that political advertising can take and any means and mode of publication or dissemination within the union , regardless of whether the service provider is established within the union or in a third country.


### (16) the definition of political advertising should include advertising published or disseminated directly or indirectly by or published or disseminated directly or indirectly for or on behalf of a political actor. since advertisements by , for or on behalf of a political actor cannot be detached from their activity in their role as political actor , they can be presumed to be liable to influence the political debate , except for messages of purely private or purely commercial nature. ### (16) the definition of political advertising should include advertising published or disseminated directly or indirectly by or published or disseminated directly or indirectly for or on behalf of a political actor. since advertisements by , for or on behalf of a political actor cannot be detached from their activity in their role as political actor , they can be presumed to be liable to influence the political debate , except for messages of purely private or purely commercial nature , and of any editorial content , even when it is political , but is under a media service provider in print.


### (17) the publication or dissemination by other actors of a message that is liable to influence the outcome of an election or referendum , legislative or regulatory process or voting behaviour should also constitute political advertising. in order to determine whether the publication or dissemination of a message is liable to influence the outcome of an election or referendum , a legislative or regulatory process or voting behaviour , account should be taken of all relevant factors such as the content of the message , the language used to convey the message , the context in which the message is conveyed , the objective of the message and the means by which the message is published or disseminated. messages on societal or controversial issues may , as the case may be , be liable to influence the outcome of an election or referendum , a legislative or regulatory process or voting behaviour. ### (17) the publication or dissemination by other actors , such as non-governmental organisations , associations or companies , of a message that is liable to influence the outcome of an election or referendum , legislative or regulatory process or voting behaviour should also constitute political advertising. in order to determine whether the publication or dissemination of a message is liable to influence the outcome of an election or referendum , a legislative or regulatory process or voting behaviour , account should be taken of all relevant factors such as the content of the message , the sponsor , the origin of the sponsor , the language used to convey the message , the context in which the message is conveyed , the objective of the message and the means by which the message is published or disseminated. messages on societal or controversial issues may , as the case may be , be liable to influence the outcome of an election or referendum , a legislative or regulatory process or voting behaviour.


### (18) practical information from official sources regarding the organisation and modalities for participation in the elections or referendums should not constitute political advertising. ### (18) practical information from official sources in the member state in which the election is taking place should not constitute political advertising if the message only concerns the organisation of and participation in elections or referendums.


### (18) practical information from official sources regarding the organisation and modalities for participation in the elections or referendums should not constitute political advertising. ### (18) practical information issued by the official sources recognised as such by the member states , regarding the organisation and modalities for participation in the elections or referendums should not constitute political advertising.


### (19) political views expressed in the programmes of audiovisual linear broadcasts or published in printed media without direct payment or equivalent remuneration should not be covered by this regulation. ### (19) political views expressed in the programmes of audiovisual linear broadcasts or published in printed media without direct payment or equivalent remuneration should not be covered by this regulation. the regulation shall not affect the media's editorial freedom or freedom of speech.


### (19) political views expressed in the programmes of audiovisual linear broadcasts or published in printed media without direct payment or equivalent remuneration should not be covered by this regulation. ### (19) the media contribute to the well-functioning of democratic processes and play an essential role in the freedom of expression and right to information , particularly during election periods. they provide a space for public debate and contribute to public opinion-forming. this regulation should therefore not affect the media’s editorial freedom. political views as well as other editorial content expressed under the editorial responsibility of a service provider in the programmes of audio and audiovisual media including linear and non-linear broadcasts or published in printed or online media without direct payment or equivalent remuneration should not be covered by this regulation.


### (19) political views expressed in the programmes of audiovisual linear broadcasts or published in printed media without direct payment or equivalent remuneration should not be covered by this regulation. ### (19) political views expressed in literary works , in the programmes of audiovisual linear broadcasts or published in printed media without direct payment or equivalent remuneration should not be covered by this regulation.


### (19) political views expressed in the programmes of audiovisual linear broadcasts or published in printed media without direct payment or equivalent remuneration should not be covered by this regulation. ### (19) political views or other editorial content expressed under the editorial responsibility of a service provider in the programmes of audiovisual media , including linear and non-linear broadcasts or published in printed or online magazines , newspapers or other media , unless the service provider has been remunerated by a third party for the political advertisement , should not be covered by this regulation.


### (20) for the purpose of this regulation , election should be understood as the elections to the european parliament as well as all elections or referendums organised at national , regional and local level in the member states and elections to establish political party leadership. it should not include other forms of elections such as privately organised ballots. ### (20) for the purpose of this regulation , election should be understood as the elections to the european parliament as well as all elections or referendums organised at national level in the member states and elections to establish political party leadership. it should not include other forms of elections such as regional , local and privately organised ballots.


### (23) the concept of political actors should also include unelected officials , elected officials , candidates and members of government at european , national , regional or local level. other political organisations should also be included in that definition. ### (23) the concept of political actors should also include unelected officials , elected officials , candidates and members of government at european or national level. other political organisations should also be included in that definition.


### (26) in order to cover the broad range of relevant service providers connected to political advertising services , providers of political advertising services should be understood as comprising providers involved in the preparation , placement , promotion , publication and dissemination of political advertising. ### (26) in order to cover the broad range of relevant service providers connected to political advertising services , providers of political advertising services should be understood as any supplier involved in the preparation , placement , promotion , publication and dissemination of political advertising. the recipient of the political advertisement should be able to trace the whole chain of distribution of the message in order to discover the precise origin of the message , its author and the intermediaries through which it has passed.


### (27) the notion of political advertising services should not include messages that are shared by individuals in their purely personal capacity. individuals should not be considered as acting in their personal capacity if they are publishing messages the dissemination or publication of which is paid for by another. ### (27) the notion of political advertising services should not include messages that are shared by individuals in their purely personal capacity. individuals should not be considered as acting in their personal capacity if they are publishing messages the dissemination or publication of which is paid for , directly or by means of an equivalent payment , by another person.


### (30) the transparency requirements should also not apply to the sharing of information through electronic communication services such as electronic message services or telephone calls , as long as no political advertising service is involved. ### (30) the transparency requirements should also not apply to the sharing of information through electronic communication services such as electronic message services or telephone calls , as long as no political advertising service is involved. where a message is sent by or on behalf of a political actor , for example via the sending of electronic messages or the use of telephone calling techniques , such as voicemail , it should also be possible to apply transparency requirements.


### (31) freedom of expression as protected by article 11 of the charter of fundamental rights covers an individual’s right to hold political opinions , receive and impart political information and share political ideas. every limitation to it has to comply with article 52 of the charter of fundamental rights and that freedom can be subject to modulations and restrictions where they are justified by the pursuit of a legitimate public interest and comply with the general principles of eu law , such as proportionality and legal certainty. that is inter alia the case where the political ideas are communicated through advertising service providers. ### (31) freedom of expression as protected by article 11 of the charter of fundamental rights covers an individual’s right to hold political opinions , receive and impart political information and share political ideas. every limitation to it has to comply with article 52 of the charter of fundamental rights and that freedom can be subject to modulations and restrictions where they are justified by the pursuit of a legitimate public interest and comply with the general principles of eu law , such as proportionality and legal certainty. that is inter alia the case where the political ideas are communicated through advertising service providers. freedom of expression is one of the cornerstones of a lively democratic debate.


### (31) freedom of expression as protected by article 11 of the charter of fundamental rights covers an individual’s right to hold political opinions , receive and impart political information and share political ideas. every limitation to it has to comply with article 52 of the charter of fundamental rights and that freedom can be subject to modulations and restrictions where they are justified by the pursuit of a legitimate public interest and comply with the general principles of eu law , such as proportionality and legal certainty. that is inter alia the case where the political ideas are communicated through advertising service providers. ### (31) freedom of expression as protected by article 11 of the charter of fundamental rights covers an individual’s right to hold political opinions , receive and impart political information and share political ideas without interference by the authorities and regardless of borders. every limitation to it has to comply with article 52 of the charter of fundamental rights and that freedom can be subject to modulations and restrictions where they are necessary , justified by the pursuit of a legitimate public interest and comply with the general principles of eu law , such as proportionality and legal certainty. that is inter alia the case where the political ideas are communicated through advertising service providers.


### in this regard , political advertising publishers shall use efficient and prominent marking and labelling techniques that allow the political advertisement to be easily identified as such and shall ensure that the marking or labelling remains in place in the event a political advertisement is further disseminated. ### in this regard , political advertising publishers shall use efficient and prominent marking and labelling techniques , in a clear and understandable way , that allow the political advertisement to be easily identified as such and shall ensure that the marking or labelling remains in place in the event a political advertisement is further disseminated.


### the identity of the sponsor and contact details; ### the identity of the sponsor ;


### based among others on information received in line with article 6(3) , information on the aggregated amounts spent or other benefits received in part or full exchange for the preparation , placement , promotion , publication and dissemination of the relevant advertisement , and of the political advertising campaign where relevant , and their sources; ### information on the aggregated amounts spent or other benefits received in part or full exchange for the preparation , placement , promotion , publication and dissemination of the relevant advertisement , and of the political advertising campaign where relevant , and their sources;


### 3. political advertising publishers shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 is complete , and where they find this is not the case , they shall not make available the political advertisement. ### 3. political advertising publishers shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 is complete. where political advertising publishers find this is not the case , before and during its dissemination , they shall contact sponsors to provide the relevant information , within a reasonable time period. should the sponsor or the service provider acting on its behalf not react following the previous sub para , the publisher shall not make available the political advertisement or shall take it down if already disseminated.


### 3. political advertising publishers shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 is complete , and where they find this is not the case , they shall not make available the political advertisement. ### 3. political advertising publishers shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 is complete. it shall be the sponsor's responsibility to ensure that the information provided to the advertiser is correct.


### 3. political advertising publishers shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 is complete , and where they find this is not the case , they shall not make available the political advertisement. ### 3. sponsors and political advertising publishers shall ensure that the information referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 is complete and correct , and where they find this is not the case , they shall withdraw or not make available the political advertisement. the specificities of the medium of publication should be taken into account in particular to adapt the modalities to audiovisual media services , radio and press for the application of paragraph 1 and 2.


### 3. political advertising publishers shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 is complete , and where they find this is not the case , they shall not make available the political advertisement. ### 3. political advertising publishers shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 is complete and accurate , and where they find this is not the case , they shall not make available the political advertisement.