Guarding Against Discrimination: Ensuring Fair Use of E-ID

[NGSENS]

n light of the inherent ease of modifying or adding new control items in E-ID systems, as opposed to the more labor-intensive process with physical IDs, how can governments ensure that the E-ID system is not used to introduce or enable new forms of discrimination, intentionally or unintentionally, under the premise of societal benefit? What measures and oversight mechanisms are being implemented to prevent the potential misuse of E-ID data, ensuring that the flexibility and convenience of digital modifications do not lead to discriminatory practices against certain groups or individuals?