The EU commission has put into action new regulations on identification (eIDAS) and data protection (GDPR). What does this imply for European and non-European companies? What are the guiding principles behind these regulations, and how do we have to adjust services already in place in the EU? This talk will try to give an insight into these questions.Learning Objectives:1: Learn about the content of the eIDAS and GDPR EU regulations.2: Learn about the consequences this has for future and already existing services.3: Understand the concept of cross border acceptance and interoperabilitz in the EU.