Andre Kudra, Alexander Rieger, Johannes Sedlmeir, Tamara Roth, Gilbert Fridgen, Amber Young
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Abstract
By 2026, the European Union will introduce digital identity wallets to its citizens, residents, and organisations. These wallets will have far-reaching implications for how public and private sector organisations interact with their users—some evident, others less. In this paper, we synthesise several years of pioneering experience with the wallet-based model to understand its opportunities and challenges. We discuss how the model can not only streamline organisational identity and access management but also generate broader value for organisational processes. We then unpack the challenges that come with its implementation and navigating the emerging wallet ecosystem. We conclude with a step-by-step guide for successfully implementing the wallet-based model.
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The Information Systems Journal (ISJ) is an international journal promoting the study of, and interest in, information systems. Articles are welcome on research, practice, experience, current issues and debates. The ISJ encourages submissions that reflect the wide and interdisciplinary nature of the subject and articles that integrate technological disciplines with social, contextual and management issues, based on research using appropriate research methods.The ISJ has particularly built its reputation by publishing qualitative research and it continues to welcome such papers. Quantitative research papers are also welcome but they need to emphasise the context of the research and the theoretical and practical implications of their findings.The ISJ does not publish purely technical papers.