Gemalto Boosts eGovernment Adoption by Securely Combining eID Cards, NFC Phones

Gemalto announced Coesys mGov, a new mobile strong digital authentication solution that enables citizens to access online government services using a combination of their contactless national eID card and NFC phone.
 
Coesys mGov enables citizens to use their phones as an authentication and signature tool with an environment they can trust, opening the door to an array of eGov services. These range from social and health provision, such as family, employment or retirement, as well as driver’s license related services and health insurance benefits, to local public services and citizenship including on-line participation and e-voting with b​oth security and privacy.
 
Coesys mGov helps governments and public authorities to enhance their trusted digital schemes, and deploy a national Mobile ID scheme complementary to identity programs. Authorities can meet the needs of modern, digitally connected societies and realize dramatic increases in the uptake of eGov services.
 
“The convergence of NFC-enabled mobile devices and the surge of new national eID schemes open up a completely new era for innovative, citizen-centric services,” said Frédéric Trojani, EVP for Government Programs at Gemalto. “This ultra-convenient solution pairs the security and trust of national eID cards with all the ease of use of a cell phone, a winning combination that is key to a rapid uptake by citizens.” ​