Senators approve usage of electronic ID in Czechia

The Czech Senate has approved the use of electronic identity documents instead of physical ones. The upper house on Wednesday passed a bill to that effect that had already gone through the Chamber of Deputies.

The amendment to the law on digital services means that users will be able to show their ID via a mobile app. However, such electronic ID will be voluntary and will not replace physical copies.

The change is due to come into effect next year.