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prCEN TS 18297: Security Controls for Access Requests in the EUDI Wallet Ecosystem

prCEN TS 18297 defines how relying parties request access to personal data in the EUDI Wallet — and how wallet users stay protected. As co-editor of this technical specification, I explain the five core security controls and why they matter for the everyday person navigating digital identity.

January 7, 2026 · 5 min · Jan Lindquist