Accelerated resumption of regularity: OSD introduces digital health passport

Accelerated resumption of regularity: OSD introduces digital health passport

In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the need for a secure and privacy-focused solution to verify identity and immunity status has become increasingly apparent. Enter "Restart.ID", a groundbreaking app designed to support economies and societies in their post-COVID restart.

Developed by the Austrian State Printing Office's subsidiary, youniqx Identity AG, in collaboration with high-security experts from the State Printing Office and digital know-how from youniqx Identity AG, this innovative system is set to revolutionise the way we verify identity and health data.

Restart.ID is a secure, privacy-focused platform that allows individuals to voluntarily prove their identity and COVID-19 immunity status. By combining identity verification with health data like vaccination or recovery proof, users can safely access services, travel, or workplaces without compromising personal privacy.

The system relies on voluntary action and ensures data protection by storing personal data only on the user's personal smartphone and not in a central database. This approach aligns with best practices in identity and biometric verification, such as those used by platforms focusing on user privacy and security, including AI-powered biometric verification and multi-factor authentication systems.

### Supporting Governments, Businesses, and Citizens

Restart.ID offers significant benefits for various stakeholders. Governments can facilitate safe reopening by enabling secure verification of citizens’ immunity, helping to manage public health risks and enforce regulations efficiently without invasive measures. This, in turn, enhances trust in reopening strategies for public venues and international travel.

Businesses can streamline entry and employee verification to ensure compliance and safety, reducing liability and operational disruptions. The system enables contactless and efficient customer and employee checks, minimising manual processes and enhancing user privacy and convenience.

Citizens benefit from an easy, voluntary way to prove immunity and identity without repeatedly sharing sensitive personal data. This empowers individuals with control over their data and reduces friction in daily activities.

### Broader Context

Systems like Restart.ID help reduce support costs and resolution time by enabling self-service verification and credential resets without requiring IT or administrative intervention. They also help maintain compliance with regulations by securely confirming identity and immunity status while protecting privacy, critical in pandemic response and future public health challenges.

Governments and businesses benefit from automated verification processes, reducing risk exposure and supporting safe economic and social activity resumption. In the healthcare sector, "Restart.ID" could potentially save on protective equipment by enabling critical professionals and patients to easily identify themselves as immune.

The "Restart.ID" system is designed to work across borders for international use and guarantees transparency by being implemented as an open-source project. The developers of "Restart.ID" are aiming to make a decisive contribution towards a return to normality within a few weeks by working together with partners. The system is designed to be particularly accessible and easy to use without any technical knowledge.

For further information, contact Mag. Thomas Pascher, Communications Manager at Österreichische unsere Website GmbH, at +43 664 88690977 or pascher@unsere Website. It is important to note that the "Restart.ID" system can be used on a voluntary basis and is not intended to be used exclusively or on a mandatory basis.

1. In the realm of health and wellness, the app "Restart.ID" integrates fitness and exercise with mental health, offering a solution to verify identity and COVID-19 immunity status.
2. This innovative system, developed by youniqx Identity AG, also aligns with best practices in technology, data, and cloud computing, ensuring cybersecurity and privacy protection.
3. Beyond travel and workplaces, "Restart.ID's" potential applications extend to cars, revolutionizing ways we verify identity and health data, especially in the post-COVID era.
4. As the world adapts to the new normal, changes in lifestyle are inevitable, and "Restart.ID" is poised to play a crucial role, supporting governments, businesses, and citizens in navigating this transition.
5. By enabling secure self-service identity and immunity verification, "Restart.ID" aims to streamline processes, saving on resources and reducing support costs while maintaining compliance with regulations.
6. The development of "Restart.ID" is not just about returning to normalcy; it is about fostering a future where security, privacy, and convenience coexist, making daily activities smoother for everyone.

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