European Rules Should Govern Europe’s Trust SpaceStrong QWAC Recognition Protects Consumers, Competition and Digital Sovereignty.
During the legislative process for the revision of eIDAS, ESD calls on Members of the European Parliament to support strong European rules for the recognition and display of Qualified Website Authentication Certificates (QWACs). ESD argues that citizens should be able to identify who is behind a website before sharing personal data, while EU-regulated trust services appearing on European Trusted Lists should not be subject to unilateral recognition rules imposed by private browser companies. A strong Article 45 can strengthen consumer protection, support the fight against cybercrime and ensure that Europe retains regulatory control over its own digital trust space. The position is supported by the PKI Consortium and Eurosmart.
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