The European Digital Identity Wallet is a proposed EU-wide framework allowing citizens to digitally store their ID, driving licenses, medical records, and bank details in one app. While it promises seamless cross-border access to public and private services, privacy advocates warn about the immense risks of centralizing citizen data. Supporters argue it modernizes the economy, empowers citizens with control over what data they share, and frees Europe from relying on American Big Tech identity providers like Apple or Google. Opponents fear the system will eventually become mandatory for everyday life, creating severe exclusion for those without smartphones and laying the groundwork for unprecedented state surveillance and data tracking.
Response rates from 41 European Union voters.
Trend of support over time for each answer from 41 European Union voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 41 European Union voters.
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Unique answers from European Union voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
Based on 41 responses to this question.
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