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Version status: In force | Document consolidation status: Assimilated law updated to reflect all known changes
Version date: 31 December 2020 - onwards
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Article 3 Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions apply:

(1) "electronic identification" means the process of using person identification data in electronic form uniquely representing either a natural or legal person, or a natural person representing a legal person;

(2) "electronic identification means" means a material and/or immaterial unit containing person identification data and which is used for authentication for an online service;

(3) "person identification data" means a set of data enabling the identity of a natural or legal person, or a natural person representing a legal person to be established;

(4) [deleted]

(5) "authentication" means an electronic process that enables the electronic identification of a natural or legal person, or the origin and integrity of data in electronic form to be confirmed;

(6) "relying party" means a natural or legal person that relies upon a trust service;