Switzerland'sThis electronicmove ID approval strengthens digital sovereignty and economic competitiveness whileas ensuringwell as ensures inclusive access to public services access. The state-run system addresses previous privacy concerns by keeping control awayin-house, fromrather than outsourcing it to private companies. This voluntary, free digital identity tool helps Switzerland keep pace with international digital governance developments.
The razor-thin e-ID victory exposes deep public distrust and threatens to create a surveillance state through the back door. Conservative voters nearly defeated this digital overreach that will inevitably expand beyond voluntary use. The constant identity verification requirements risk destroying Switzerland's traditional trust-based society and its cherished values of privacy and freedom.
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