The city of Zug became the first in Switzerland to implement digital credentials in a live setting, starting September 2024.
Swiss city launches digital credentials with Procivis software ↗
What happened
- Zug's eGovernment platform eZug integrates Procivis One to manage issuance and verification of digital credentials.
- The first rollout issues employee certificates to over 500 teachers in Zug, replacing physical cards.
- Planned expansion includes digital permits for market stalls.
- Procivis One is described as supporting Swiss e-ID law, eIDAS and U.S. DHS requirements, per the article's description of the software.
Evidence from the source (4 quotes)
- “Zug’s eGovernment platform, known as eZug, now integrates the Procivis One software to manage the issuance and verification of these digital credentials.” source ↗
- “The first rollout of this digital system is being used to issue employee certificates to over 500 teachers in Zug.” source ↗
- “Plans are in place to expand the use of this system, including issuing digital permits for market stalls, which could further simplify city operations and benefit business owners.” source ↗
- “The modular architecture supports various digital identity protocols and complies with national and international regulations, including Switzerland’s e-ID law, European eIDAS regulations, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security requirements.” source ↗
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