Identifiaction and Authentication of Persons in Cyberspace in Selected States

The author analyses different models of identification and authentication in selected states. First of all, the author explains the reason for choosing countries in question. Secondly, the author briefly analyses fundamental strategic documents and legal acts relating to eGovernment, in particular identification and authentication. In addition, the specific electronic identification means used in selected states will be analyzed. The analyze of different models of identification and authentication in selected states can lead to the identification of differences that arose within the comparison of various models. In the end, the author will summarize positive and negative aspects of analyzed models of identification and authentication. These findings are necessary in order to make a conclusion which electronic identification means could be applied in the Slovak Republic.