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You need to install a new plug-in to give digital signatures in the updated Edge web browser
On 15 January, Microsoft rolled out the automatic update to their web browser, Edge. In order to give digital signatures with the ID-card while using e-services with Edge, users will need to update their browser…
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Windows 7 users are going to have to upgrade their operating system early next year
Microsoft will stop supporting the Windows 7 operating system on 14 January 2020. Although you can still use a computer which runs the Windows 7 operating system, the Information System Authority (RIA) recommends replacing your…
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RIA released new ID-card software version for Windows operating system
RIA released today new ID-card software version 19.12.0 for Windows operating system, which solved a problem with ID-card usage in the latest Mozilla Firefox version (version 71).
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Changes in the Time-Stamping Service certificate
On January 2, 2020, an important change will be implemented in the SK Time-Stamping Service, which will affect all SK Time-Stamping Service users. On January 2 at 3.30 PM EET, the SK Time-Stamping Service certificate…
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Firefox updated its security policy for web plugins
Last week, Firefox released a new version (version 74), changing the security policy of web plugins. This change affects the web plugins that come with the ID-card software, which are necessary for authenticating and digitally…
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The ID software of the Information System Authority (RIA) now allows digital signing with Smart-ID
In the new version of the ID software DigiDoc4, documents can now be signed with Smart-ID in addition to the ID-card and Mobile-ID. Last year, we reached an agreement with SK ID Solutions, the provider…
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Renewing ID-cards issued in 2011
The Police and Border Guard Board (PBGB) invites people whose ID-card or residence card was issued in 2011 to service offices of the PBGB to renew the electronic component of their document. People who do…
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Possible security vulnerability detected in the Estonian ID-card chip
On 30 August, an international team of researchers informed the Estonian Information System Authority (RIA) of a vulnerability potentially affecting digital use of Estonian ID cards issued since October 2014. “Estonian experts assess there to…
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The ID-card helpline number will be changed on Sunday
On 1 July, Tieto Estonia AS will be the new provider of ID card support service. The new helpline number is +372 666 8888, and regular landline call rates will apply. Your calls will be…
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SK ID Solution announces: DigiDocService will be replaced by the new mobile-ID REST API
All new e-services that wish to enable their customers to use Mobile-ID for authentication and signing will have to integrate their e-service or application with Mobile-ID’s REST API service. For the moment, the change will…
