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Due processing of personal data in eGovernment?

A case study of the Belgian electronic identity card

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In this article, the authors are evaluating the current authentication mechanisms for eGovernment employed in Belgium. Particular focus is placed on the Belgian electronic identity card (eID) and the use of national identification numbers. After evaluating the current situation the authors proceed to highlight possible alternative.

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  1. Brendan Van Alsenoy
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  2. Danny De Cock
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Brendan Van Alsenoy

Fulltime researcher at ICRI, K.U.Leuven, working under the academic guidance of prof. dr. Jos Dumortier

Danny De Cock

Fulltime researcher at COSIC, K.U.Leuven, working under the academic guidance of prof dr. ir. Bart Preneel

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Van Alsenoy, B., De Cock, D. Due processing of personal data in eGovernment?. DuD 32, 178–183 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11623-008-0027-6

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