eIDASlike

eIDASlike is a term used to describe digital identity frameworks that are designed to resemble the European Union's framework for electronic identification and trust services, known as eIDAS. It refers to national or regional programs that provide electronic identification mechanisms and accompanying trust services with the goal of enabling cross-border verification and use of digital identities.

While eIDAS is a binding EU regulation (EU 910/2014) that governs cross-border recognition of electronic IDs and trust services within the EU, "eIDASlike" is not a single statute. The term is used descriptively for systems that apply similar principles: interoperable eID schemes, standardized authentication, mutual recognition, and interoperable trust services such as electronic signatures, seals, time-stamps, and certificates.

Typical components include national eID schemes (identity providers), trust service providers issuing certificates, and technical bridges or gateways that enable cross-border authentication. Interoperability is pursued through common technical standards, governance rules, and privacy-by-design requirements, as well as alignment with risk-based identity assurance levels.

Benefits include easier access to online public and private sector services across borders, reduced need for multiple credentials, and improved trust in online transactions. Challenges include ensuring data protection, managing liability and governance between entities, maintaining security against fraud and impersonation, and achieving consistent cross-border recognition where jurisdictions differ.

In the European context, eIDASlike discussions often focus on harmonizing national eID schemes with eIDAS principles to support a seamless digital single market. Outside Europe, the term may describe analogous programs or regional bridges aiming for similar cross-border identity verification capabilities.