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- Europe is planning to adopt new Digital Identity Wallets for all citizens.
- Apple, Google, Meta, and others will be legally required to accept these wallets for sign-ups and sign-ins.
- European citizens will also be able to open bank accounts, make payments, and more using their Digital ID Wallets.
The Council of EU and the European Parliament have agreed on regulations for the new European Digital Identity Wallets. The EU will offer a Digital Identity Wallet to all citizens for accessing both public and private online services. The EU promises to maintain full security, and users will be able to choose whether or not they want to share their personal data.