Invitation to the info session: evolution of the eID signature solution – remote signing

[FTS BOSA]

The Belgian eID signature solution is undergoing an important evolution. Whereas a qualified electronic signature was previously created using the signature certificate stored on the identity card or residence card, a transition is now being made towards a Remote Signing model.

How will it work?

In the Remote Signing model, the actual signature operation will take place in a certified and secure private cloud environment (remotely), while the authentication certificate of the identity and residence cards (combined with the Federal Authentication Service) will be used as the authentication mechanism to access this secure environment.

In this new and dynamic model, the Belgian Digital Identity Wallet (the MyGov.be app) can also be used as both an authentication and signing tool.

Rollout and planning

The solution will be made available to Belgian citizens as of May 2026. Due to the new transition measures in the European eIDAS Regulation, a portion of citizens will be required to switch to this more dynamic and secure solution at that time.

Information session for developers

The Federal Public Service BOSA and the Federal Public Service IBZ are responsible for the new model and the necessary updates to the eID Middleware. They are organising an information session to clarify the changes and their impact. During this session, the following topics will be covered:

·      -  What is remote signing?

·      -  What is the impact?

·      -   Recommendations for administrators of signature services

·      -  Timeline and planning

 

The information session will take place on Wednesday, 25 February, from 11:00 to 12:30, via Teams.

Registration

Please let us know via f...@bosa.fgov.be if you would like to attend the information session. Be sure to clearly indicate which product you manage.