Protecting minors, today and tomorrow​

The European Commission is preparing a temporary age verification app, aimed at protecting minors on platforms where a minimum age is required—think of online pornography, gambling, alcohol sales, and certain social media services. In a digital world, it's legitimate to shield minors from harmful content. The Digital Services Act (DSA) already obligates large platforms to take protective measures, and the Commission is stepping in where compliance is lacking. A technical solution to verify age online is therefore urgently needed.

We’re excited to introduce a new feature in Yivi: IBAN Issuance via verified iDEAL payments. This addition brings secure, self-sovereign proof of bank account ownership right into the hands of Yivi users.

As we enter a pivotal phase in digital identity development across Europe, Yivi is committed to becoming a compliant EUDI-wallet. This strategic decision is driven by a broader vision: to ensure that privacy-first identity solutions remain viable in a landscape increasingly shaped by regulation and standardization.

Our mission has always been clear: with Yivi, you are in charge of your digital data. And while regulatory alignment with eIDAS 2.0 and the EUDI-wallet may challenge some of our architectural preferences, it is a necessary step to bring privacy-preserving identity to the masses.

We want to inform you about a slight change in the planning, with the following impact for IRMA-server administrators:

• 30-04-2025: The scheme URL inside the scheme itself will be updated. If automatic scheme update is enabled on your server, this will automatically switch your server to use the new URL.
• If you are behind a firewall, please make sure the new domain and/or IP is whitelisted before April 30th and keep the old Privacy By Design domain and/or IP whitelisted until at least May 14th.

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the Yivi Keyshare Server migration. As of March 18, 2025, at 00:00-01:00 CET, all services have been seamlessly transitioned from SIDN to Caesar Groep.

One of the main goals for Yivi is to become the worlds most user friendly identity wallet. We've already done a lot to help this cause, like allowing the user to directly start issuing missing credentials while they're trying to dislose so they stay in the flow.

In this blog we'll look ahead at some of the plans we have for the near future to improve the user experience.

In the night of March 17th to 18th, 2025, at 01:00 CET, we will complete the final phase of the migration from SIDN to Caesar Groep. The last two components that require temporary downtime are the Keyshare Server and MyYivi. These systems play a crucial role in Yivi's authentication and identity management services, and we want to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption.

Introduction​

On the 4th of February 2025, version 1.5 of the Architecture Reference Framework (ARF), a crucial document guiding the development and implementation of the European Digital Identity Framework, was released. Given its significance, we conducted an initial review to assess the impact of the changes, particularly in relation to Yivi’s implementation and alignment with the evolving EUDI Wallet ecosystem.

The changes from ARF 1.4 to ARF 1.5 are substantial, introducing new concepts and refining existing ones. Additionally, the list of topics planned for the next version is extensive, covering various key aspects of interoperability, privacy, and security. Looking further ahead, ARF 2.0 is expected to introduce major architectural shifts, likely setting the stage for more definitive long-term structures within the ecosystem.

At Yivi, we are closely following the developments of the ARF and the broader EUDI Wallet ecosystem, ensuring that our roadmap remains aligned with emerging standards and regulatory requirements.

Authentication and identification are critical components of digital services. This can be done with Yivi, our privacy-friendly ID-Wallet. It provides multiple options for verifying user identities. However, a significant challenge in implementing Yivi is the identifier used for authentication. Government and healthcare organizations can use the BSN (Burger Service Nummer), but private entities must explore alternative options. Below, we discuss potential authentication methods using Yivi, their advantages, and their limitations.

In our effort to invest in the long-term sustainability of Yivi, we are migrating all Yivi components, including core components, away from SIDN to our reliable hosting environment. Along the way, we are addressing technical debt and implementing improvements where possible.

Additionally, we are collaborating with the Privacy By Design Foundation to migrate critical components, essential to the Yivi ecosystem, away from their servers to our hosting environment. Caesar Groep is taking charge to ensure the foundation no longer runs critical components essential to the Yivi ecosystem.

This blog post outlines the migration's impact. If you are affected in any way or have questions, feel free to contact us.