In the digital age, freedom of choice is profoundly affected by the way data is collected, shared and used. This freedom of choice is closely linked to the notion of privacy.

Based on its work, the Foundation will present an approach where digital technology is used to empower patients, enabling them to make informed decisions about their health, while contributing to significant advances in medical research.

The discussion will be around current issues in Switzerland linked to the E-ID digital identity project and its impact on the healthcare ecosystem.

On December 6, 2024, the Swiss Federal Council made decisions regarding the technical implementation of the Confederation's new electronic identity proof (e-ID) and the underlying operational infrastructure. A press release[1] describes a two-stage launch of the e-ID, with the first delivery planned for 2026. The first stage will introduce a technology used by the European Union. At the same time, work will continue to develop additional solutions that could be used in a second stage to meet even higher privacy protection requirements, in particular the requirement that the various uses of the e-ID not be traceable to an individual.

As we enter the second half of 2024, a time full of global digital governance initiatives, we're excited to share our progress at the Human Colossus Foundation from the governance perspective. This update encapsulates the recent strides of the Swiss E-ID, G20 Digital Public Infrastructure, UN Development Program, and the inaugural event for European Digital Independence.