Electronic version of classic ID now valid at post offices, banks, municipalities and polling stations

The eDocuments app, which serves as an electronic version of the standard ID card can be used from January 1 at post offices, banks, health insurance companies or at polling stations. All municipalities must also accept the electronic version of the ID. It should also be possible to upload a driving license, study certificate or insurance card to the app later this year. The plastic ID card remains valid; the eDocuments app is merely an alternative to it. The app was upgraded earlier this year when it emerged that it sent more information about users than was necessary to a central server, storing information about their movements and whereabouts. This is no longer possible with the new version. The new app is available in App Store and Google Play. Close to half a million people have already downloaded it.