When receipts, tickets, permits, certifications, and other proofs previously presented on paper or plastic cards are converted into digital credentials, many processes become simpler and more effective. At the same time, the risk of misuse is reduced, as the authenticity of credentials can be automatically verified.
Credentials are acquired directly into one’s digital wallet from the issuing entities. The holder of the credential (individual or business) decides whom to share their information with and when. Recipients conveniently receive the information directly from the holder as a natural part of the interaction process. Since the issuer has electronically signed the content of the credential, the recipient can automatically verify the information’s accuracy without cumbersome checks. Additionally, the recipient does not need to obtain separate permissions for the use of the information, as the information is shared directly by the individual or entity it concerns.
Digital evidence includes, for example, permits, certificates or receipts that are signed electronically by the issuer so that their origin, authenticity and validity can be easily verified.
A digital wallet is an application that allows users to manage the digital credentials that they hold. A digital wallet allows you to collect credentials and share them with whomever you want in different interactions. This application can be installed on your phone or accessed via a web browser as a web service.
