All Estonians, no matter where they happen to live, have a state-issued digital identity. This electronic identity system, called eID, has existed over 20 years and is the cornerstone of the country’s e-state. e-ID and the ecosystem around it is part of any citizen’s daily transactions in the public and private sectors. People use their e-IDs to pay bills, vote online, sign contracts, shop, access
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