Digital identity; Punctuated equilibrium theory; Process tracing; Policy process
Résumé :
[en] This paper analyzes the development of the European Union’s digital identity policy. The analysis focuses on the dynamics leading to a sudden shift from identity management as a sensitive topic under national competence towards a common, harmonized, user-centric European Digital Identity Framework layering on top of Member States’ existing systems. We adopted a syncretic approach to Punctuated Equilibrium Theory and focused specifically on the concept of policy punctuations and policy image. Process tracing is used as a method to trace and interpret causal mechanisms of policy processes. The empirical analysis is grounded in elite interviews and policy documentation. To open up the black box of policy-making, we analyze and disaggregate the policy process. We thereby provide a better understanding of the historical-political and technological mechanisms that determine particular policy outcomes.
Centre de recherche :
Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) > FINATRAX - Digital Financial Services and Cross-organizational Digital Transformations
Disciplines :
Sciences politiques, administration publique & relations internationales Sociologie & sciences sociales Bibliothéconomie & sciences de l’information Gestion des systèmes d’information Droit européen & international
Auteur, co-auteur :
WEIGL, Linda ✱; University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SNT) > FINATRAX
AMARD, Alexandre ✱; University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SNT) > FINATRAX
FRIDGEN, Gilbert ; University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SNT) > FINATRAX
Codagnone, Cristiano; Università degli Studi di Milano > Faculty of Political, Economic and Social Sciences
✱ Ces auteurs ont contribué de façon équivalente à la publication.
Co-auteurs externes :
yes
Langue du document :
Anglais
Titre :
The EU's Digital Identity Policy: Tracing Policy Punctuations
Date de publication/diffusion :
octobre 2022
Nom de la manifestation :
Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV)
Lieu de la manifestation :
Guimarães, Portugal
Date de la manifestation :
from 04-10-22 to 07-10-22
Manifestation à portée :
International
Titre de l'ouvrage principal :
Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV)
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