Remote ID Proofing Good Practices Report

This document is a report by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) that outlines good practices for remote identity proofing (RIDP). The report emphasizes the increasing importance of secure and reliable identity verification methods in light of recent developments in digital transformation and the evolving threat landscape. It aims to raise awareness among stakeholders, assist in risk analysis, and contribute to the development of stronger countermeasures against identity proofing attacks. The report builds on previous studies and highlights various types of attacks, including biometric presentation and injection attacks. It also discusses the need for effective countermeasures and presents a set of good practices related to environmental, procedural, organizational, and technical controls. Key challenges, such as the inconsistency in the regulatory landscape across the EU regarding identity document verification, are also addressed. Overall, the report serves as a comprehensive guide for enhancing the trustworthiness of RIDP methods.