Ísland.is mobile app
The Ísland.is app gives public service users easy access to important data and services directly from their mobile phone when it suits them.
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The Island.is app was first released to users in March 2022. Digital Iceland is responsible for the design, development and operation of the app, which is accessible to users of Android and iPhone smartphones through Google Play and the Apple App Store. Government agencies can utilize the platform provided by the app by integrating with products and services available in the app.
Value for users
In the app, users can:
Read and retrieve documents in the digital inbox
View information about digital IDs and related rights
Retrieve digital IDs and store them in the wallet app on their phone
Verify digital IDs displayed by others with a built-in scanner
Received notifications about important documents and services
Monitor the status of digital applications with select government institutions
View their personal information from Registers Iceland
All residents of Iceland who have electronic IDs can use the Island.is app.
Authentication
Users log on to the app with their electronic IDs and can then choose to use a PIN code or biometrics (face recognition or fingerprint scanner) to easily open the app. If a user wants to log out of the app, this can be done through settings.
Benefits for government agencies
Direct access to smartphone users through a user-friendly and secure app based on the latest mobile technology.
What does a government agency have to do?
Display documents in the digital mailbox, implement digital IDs or digital applications in cooperation with Digital Iceland.
Government agencies using the aforementioned solutions from Digital Iceland will automatically be granted membership of the app's service offering for their users.
What is the role of Digital Iceland?
Design, development and operation of the Island.is app.
Support and collaboration with government agencies on implementing products that display data in the app.
Product development and implementation of new features in the app in collaboration with users and government agencies.
Technical information
Platforms: Android and IOS
Written in React Native
Uses the Island.is authentication service
Automatically integrates the digital mailbox, digital IDs service and the application system from Island.is, amongst other services