arf-topic-e-pseudonyms-and-user-authentica-part-1

The EUDI Wallet supports three types of pseudonyms for secure authentication: verifiable, attested, and scope rate-limited pseudonyms. Each type offers varying levels of privacy and identity verification for distinct online service interactions.

To implement pseudonymous authentication aligned with European regulations, use mechanisms that generate unique pseudonyms for service access without revealing legal identity. This approach complies with the Digital Identity Regulation and CIR.2024.2979 for privacy-preserving user authentication.

WebAuthn is referenced for technical specifications within the EUDI Wallet framework to support pseudonymous authentication. It enables secure login and attribute presentation while maintaining user privacy through verifiable and attested pseudonyms.

Scope rate-limited pseudonyms are needed when accessing online services requires controlled, privacy-preserving authentication without revealing your legal identity. They ensure unique pseudonym generation aligned with European Digital Identity regulations for secure interactions.

Yes, the EUDI Wallet framework supports pseudonymous authentication and the presentation of attributes. This allows users to access online services and share necessary information securely without exposing their underlying legal identity.

Verifiable and attested pseudonyms represent different mechanisms within the EUDI Wallet for privacy-preserving authentication. Verifiable pseudonyms confirm identity claims, while attested pseudonyms provide cryptographic proof of origin, both ensuring secure login without revealing legal identity.