Harmonising Identity Proofing Across Europe: The Impact of the New ETSI Standard

  • 10 September 2025 at 11:00 CET
  • English
  • Webinar
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A New Direction for Identity Proofing in Europe

The updated ETSI standard (TS 119 461 v2.1.1) introduces new requirements for how identities are proofed, with a focus on remote and automated processes.

With clearly defined use cases, accepted verification methods, and stronger alignment with eIDAS and AML regulations, it marks an important step toward harmonising identity proofing across Europe.

In this webinar, you’ll hear from experts at ETSI and Signicat, including the editor of the updated ETSI standard. They’ll walk you through the key changes and explain what they mean for your business.

On the agenda:

  • Harmonisation – Why identity proofing is being aligned across the EU

  • Compliance – What the updated ETSI standard requires and how it connects to eIDAS and AML

  • Implementation – How to choose the right tools and processes to meet ETSI requirements

 

Meet the Speakers

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Jon Ølnes

Tribe Lead and Product Manager for Signing and Trust Services at Signicat

Jon Ølnes has over 25 years’ experience in electronic identity (eID), electronic signatures, and trust services, and is the editor of the ETSI TS 119 461 v2.1.1 standard. With a background spanning research, consultancy, and roles in both the private and public sectors, he has been central to developing Signicat’s products for European markets. Jon’s expertise at the intersection of politics, law, and technology informs policy-level discussions on eID and trust services across Europe. He is also a frequent and sought-after speaker at European industry events.

Nick Pope

Nick Pope

Chair of ETSI TC ESI

Nick Pope leads standardisation work at ETSI focused on electronic signatures, authentication, and identity services. With deep expertise in IT security, public key infrastructures, and digital evidence, he plays a key role in shaping trusted digital identity frameworks across Europe.

Bob Hulsebosch

Bob Hulsebosch

Compliance Officer at Inverid – a Signicat company

Bob Hulsebosch CISSP is an expert in information security, digital identity, and privacy. He combines the technical, legal, and organisational aspects of these areas in his daily compliance activities for Inverid. Bob has a PhD in physics from Leiden University and worked as a senior advisor at InnoValor Advies before the transition to Inverid. He specialises in strong authentication solutions, eIDAS regulation, and biometrics.

Silvia

Silvia Lafuente

Tribe Lead at Signicat

Silvia Lafuente has over 20 years of experience in technology and product leadership, with a recent strong focus on digital identity, remote identity verification, and qualified trust services. She joined Signicat through the acquisition of ElectronicID, where she led product and technology. Today, as Tribe Lead, she shapes the strategy and roadmap for identity verification and qualified electronic signatures. She ensures compliance with the eIDAS regulation while driving user-focused innovation. Silvia is also a key expert at Signicat and contributes to industry discussions on digital identity.