EU digital identity wallets create problematic dependency on Google and Apple security services

Summary

European governments are developing digital identity wallets that will rely on safety services from Google (Play Integrity API) and Apple (Managed Device Attestation) to verify device security. This creates a problematic dependency on US tech giants for critical European digital infrastructure, raising concerns about sovereignty, privacy, and competition. The article argues this is part of a larger issue where remote attestation technologies give Google and Apple excessive control over what software can run on devices, potentially stifling competition and creating gatekeeper power over digital identity systems.

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Hacker NewsEU digital identity wallets create problematic dependency on Google and Apple security serviceswaag.org