BundID
BundID is a German federal government digital identity framework established to provide a single, secure login to online services offered by federal authorities. The project, part of Germany's digital-government initiative, seeks to replace disparate sign-in solutions with a unified identity service that can be used across multiple agencies and portals.
Function and scope: BundID provides identity verification and authentication to authorize access to federal services. It
Governance and deployment: The BundID initiative is overseen by the federal government and aligns with the
Impact and challenges: Proponents argue BundID can improve user experience, reduce credential fragmentation, and enhance security.
See also: eIDAS, Onlinezugangsgesetz (OZG), German digital government, eID.