Governments & Public Authorities

Digital identity has become the cornerstone of digital government, shaping how states deliver services, authenticate citizens, and foster trust in the digital economy. Yet designing and operating a national identity ecosystem is far more than a technical undertaking — it is a political, legal, and societal transformation.

Governments must navigate competing objectives: inclusivity versus security, innovation versus stability, sovereignty versus interoperability. They face institutional fragmentation, overlapping mandates between ministries and agencies, and the challenge of coordinating public and private stakeholders. At the same time, European introduces new expectations for assurance, governance, and digital wallet interoperability that require deep multidisciplinary understanding.

SpearIT helps governments translate vision into implementation with clarity and confidence. We support authorities in defining national identity strategies and governance models, facilitating inter-ministerial coordination, and ensuring alignment with the evolving European regulatory and technical landscape. From early ecosystem mapping and stakeholder mediation to eID scheme design, LoA assessment, and EU notification readiness, we bring together policy insight, technical assurance, and regulatory fluency.

Our experience in national eID schemes, peer reviews, and conformity assessments allows us to advise governments not just on what must be done, but how to structure governance and evidence assurance effectively. The result is a secure, interoperable, and trusted digital identity system that reflects national priorities while enabling seamless participation in Europe’s digital single market.

A Seamless Path Toward Trusted Digital Identity.

We work side by side with our clients, guiding them through every stage of their digital identity journey with clarity, confidence, and complete peace of mind.

Balancing Security, Inclusivity, and Usability

Designing a national digital identity system means reconciling often competing priorities: the need for high assurance and cybersecurity, broad citizen inclusivity, and seamless user experience. Governments must safeguard national trust infrastructures without creating digital divides or adoption barriers, ensuring the system serves both security objectives and citizens’ everyday needs.
Coordinating Complex Multi-Stakeholder Ecosystems

Effective governance of a national eID or wallet ecosystem requires alignment among ministries, supervisory authorities, private service providers, and critical infrastructure operators. Without a clear governance model, coordination mechanisms, and accountability structure, policy execution stalls, leading to fragmented initiatives and regulatory overlap.
Ensuring eIDAS 2.0 Compliance and Cross-Border Recognition

National eID schemes must evolve to meet the requirements of eIDAS 2.0, including interoperability with the EU Digital Identity Wallet and mutual recognition across Member States. This requires detailed alignment with ETSI standards, relevant peer review processes, cross-border interoperability requirements, supported by documentation and assurance that demonstrate full compliance.
Aligning Policy Vision with Rapidly Evolving Standards

Governments operate on long policy cycles, yet digital identity technologies and regulatory frameworks evolve continuously. Maintaining strategic direction while adapting to new standards — from cryptographic agility to privacy-preserving architectures, requires flexible governance and ongoing expert guidance to future-proof national systems.
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How We Help

We bring European expertise to support the development of globally trusted, locally relevant digital identity ecosystems.

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Strategic Roadmap & Governance Model

We help governments define the vision, governance, and long-term roadmap for their national digital identity ecosystems. Our work bridges political strategy with operational execution by clarifying institutional roles, defining accountability frameworks, and establishing coordination mechanisms across ministries, agencies, and the private sector. The result is a coherent, evidence-based plan that ensures strategic continuity and stakeholder alignment over time.

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Ecosystem Design & Stakeholder Mapping

Digital identity ecosystems depend on trust, collaboration, and well-defined interfaces between public and private actors. We design ecosystem architectures that map the roles and responsibilities of ministries, regulators, service providers, and relying parties by specifying how data, assurance, and accountability flow across the system. Through structured stakeholder mapping and engagement frameworks, we help authorities transform fragmented initiatives into a unified national trust infrastructure.

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eID Scheme Design, Assurance, and Notification Readiness

Our experts guide governments through the full lifecycle of national eID schemes, from conceptual design and policy definition to assurance documentation and EU notification. We support the creation of technical architectures, assurance frameworks, and governance documents aligned with eIDAS and ETSI standards. With experience in multiple peer reviews and prenotification processes, we prepare authorities to demonstrate compliance confidently and achieve seamless recognition across the EU.

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Alignment with EU Wallet and eIDAS 2.0 Frameworks

As Europe transitions toward the eIDAS 2.0 ecosystem, alignment between national identity systems and the upcoming EU Digital Identity Wallet becomes a strategic priority. We assist governments in assessing readiness, identifying regulatory and technical gaps, and adapting their existing eID infrastructures to the new interoperability, assurance, and governance requirements. Our advisory ensures a smooth and future-proof transition toward wallet-based digital identity ecosystems.

Expertise Across the Digital Trust Landscape

We combine technical depth and regulatory insight to help you design, secure, and sustain trusted digital identity initiatives.