Although this initiative does not reach the level of self-sovereign identity or less decentralized identity-attribute management models such as elDAS2, it is important to highlight the value of this technology, especially when it is adopted by a government on the scale of Brazil’s. This is due to the efficiencies it can offer, including security, immutability and the reliability of information.
In essence, Brazil will issue digital identity cards on a private Blockchain developed by Serpro, Brazil’s national data-processing service. All citizens are expected to have access to these documents by November 6. The main objective is to establish a single, reliable and immutable source of information about citizens’ identities. This will help prevent the use of false identification and make it easier for citizens to access public services. Thanks to Blockchain technology, the authorities will be able to verify people’s identities instantly.
