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Electronic IDs and privacy

Electronic IDs are personal identification documents used in the electronic world. Identifying yourself with an electronic ID is equivalent to presenting a personal identification document.

Electronic IDs can be used for a validated signature and it is equivalent to a self-signature.

Electronic IDs can be private or professional. Private electronic IDs are intended for individuals to identify themselves online and sign documents electronically.

The website skilriki.is, maintained by Auðkenni, contains all the main information about electronic IDs.

Data Protection Authority

Contact us

postur@personuvernd.is

Telephone: (+354) 510 9600

Opening hours

Weekdays from 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm

Telephone consultation on Thursdays from 9 am to 12 pm

Address

Laugavegur 166, 4th floor

105 Reykjavík, Ísland

Identification number: 560800-2820