(fra kommisjonsforordningen)

(1) To ensure the highest level of harmonisation among Member States for the development of European Digital Identity Wallets, the technical specifications for the wallets rely on the work carried out on the basis of Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/946 (2) and in particular the architecture and reference framework. As the architecture and reference framework has evolved significantly since the adoption of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/848 (3), Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/848 should now be amended to align it with the new standards, specifications and procedures. Further, to foster interoperability between wallet-relying party registers, the relevant technical specifications for a common format and application programming interface (API) for wallet-relying party registration information have been developed in the context of the Architecture and Reference Framework.

(2) In accordance with the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 910/2014, a number of standards have been selected to meet the requirements applicable to the registration of wallet-relying parties. These standards should reflect established practices and be widely recognised within the relevant sectors. Where necessary, these standards should be adapted or complemented in order to ensure a high level of security and reliability in the registration and identification of wallet-relying parties, while facilitating cross-border interoperability and the effective functioning of the internal market. In line with this objective, this Regulation updates the applicable technical standards and information requirements governing the registration of the link between intermediaries and the wallet-relying parties on whose behalf they act and harmonises the certificate profiles for the certificates regulated under this Regulation.

(3) To enable wallet unit to validate that the data requested by a wallet-relying party are within the scope of the registered intended use, providers of wallet-relying party registration certificates should issue wallet-relying party registration certificates in an automated manner and without undue delay after the registration.

(4) Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) and, where relevant, Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (5) apply to all personal data processing activities under this Regulation.

(5) The European Data Protection Supervisor was consulted in accordance with Article 42(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council (6) and delivered its opinion on 17 April 2026 (7).

(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the committee established by Article 48 of Regulation (EU) No 910/2014,