The QEI initiative
The entry page for the QEI initiative, public discussion, and survey of the 1 April Institute.
This page is not a complete technical presentation of the QEI system, but a clear introduction to understanding the initiative: why it was created, what issues it seeks to open for public discussion, and how the public can take part.
Protecting identity must not mean losing privacy.
starts today.
The central idea of the initiative is not to establish a general surveillance system, but to examine the possibility of an additional protective mechanism for particularly sensitive and exceptional cases — especially where children, vulnerable people, or the fundamental security of identity may be at risk.
The main page explains the purpose, while the QEI subpage presents the full concept.
The Initiative page is designed as a brief, clear, and accessible introduction. It is intended for visitors who first want to understand the broader social reason why we are discussing child protection, digital identity, privacy, and the responsible use of technology.
The QEI Initiative subpage contains a more extensive description of the concept, principles, possible areas of application, safeguards, frequently asked questions, and a link to the complete PDF document.
To examine the possibility of a system that protects people and respects privacy.
The initiative focuses on the most serious cases, where reliable identification may be crucial.
Consideration of secure identification approaches in which only what is strictly necessary is disclosed.
The emphasis is on tokenization, separation of records, and prevention of misuse of sensitive data.
This page is an introduction, not a repetition of the entire initiative.
Within a few minutes, visitors can understand why the initiative exists and where it leads.
Instead of a lengthy technical explanation, the page directs visitors to the complete QEI subpage and PDF document.
The page places particular emphasis on the survey because the initiative is not only a document, but also a public discussion.
The initiative is based on safeguards, not on the unrestricted use of technology.
Any possible use should be based on clear, informed, and freely given consent whenever legally and substantively appropriate.
The initiative is based on the principle that the system must not rely on the unnecessary storage of raw biometric or biological data.
Every use must have a legal basis, an audit trail, proportionality, and independent oversight.
Discussion first, and only then possible development.
Before any possible development of such a system, legal, technical, ethical, and security analyses would be required, including an assessment of compliance with the constitution, European law, and personal data protection rules.
The purpose of this page is to open a discussion among experts, institutions, legal professionals, technologists, privacy advocates, and the public — before any form of implementation is considered.
From the initial initiative to professional assessment.
Presentation of the underlying problem, purpose, and proposed principles.
Collecting opinions, questions, concerns, and proposals from the interested public.
Legal, technical, security, and ethical analysis of possible solutions.
Any further development of the initiative only with clear safeguards and a responsible framework.
The future of digital identity is shaped together.
The QEI initiative is open for public discussion. Read the full initiative, download the PDF document, take part in the short survey, or subscribe to the newsletter.
