Gemalto, Microsoft, Nokia and Philips joined to increase “Trust in digital life”

As it was announced at the Future of the Internet conference in Prague today, Gemalto, Microsoft, Nokia and Philips starts a new initiative that will address the fundamental societal issue of trust in new and emerging digital services. The aim of the initiative is to bring European public and private stakeholders together to advance ’Trust in Digital Life’ through the development of a common vision. Based on the vision, the initiative will create an agenda for innovation and promote alignment of public and private policies. Consumers’ trust is significantly important to the adoption and success of future digital services in industries such as communications, commerce, healthcare, and administration. Identity theft and bank cards fraud are the top two anxieties in a consumer’s digital life. This joint initiative aims to help consumers overcome the fear of identity fraud and data breaches that have dampened trust in digital services. ’Trust in Digital Life’ takes a multi-disciplinary approach - involving users, markets, legal and societal aspects, and technology - that will accelerate research and development of trustworthy technologies and products. The partners recognize that trustworthiness is essential for a free and open information society. In the spirit of open innovation, the founding members welcome a broad membership. The initiative invites other partners that share the vision of Trust in Digital Life. Success lies in taking a collaborative approach, between the participants in the initiative and with broader industry and governments. The group will coordinate with other European initiatives in this field. Jacques Seneca Executive Vice-President of Gemalto said: “We anticipate that technologists in many areas have a part to play in establishing secure credentials, identity management, secure data storage, data life cycle management, user interfaces, connected appliances, client software and Web services. Together with public administrations and all stakeholders, we can make great strides toward Trust in Digital Life."