The EU is moving forward with #eIDAS despite warnings from over 500 scientists & privacy advocates.
With no requirement that server-side code be released open source, we cannot be sure that our personal data is secure.π±
Thankfully, the #Pirates π΄ββ οΈ in the EU Parliament did manage to push for an #opensource release of the client-app & the eID will be voluntary.
This isn't over. EU citizens please contact your representatives and demand they respect our #privacy !π₯
EU Digital Identity Regulation (eIDAS): Pirates donβt support blank cheque for surveillance of citizens online!
The EU Parliament and EU Council yesterday struck a political deal on the reform of the EU Digital Identity Regulation (eIDAS 2).Patrick Breyer