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KopieID

Reclaim control. This app puts a shield around your ID, stopping unauthorized data grabs cold.

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Key Figures

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

27.2K

Publisher

Rijksoverheid

An analytical overview of key features designed to combat identity theft and enhance data privacy for sensitive document sharing.

KopieID: Securing Digital Identity for Dutch & BES Citizens

Watermarking for Purpose & Recipient

The app allows users to superimpose text specifying the recipient and purpose, along with the date, as a watermark on the copy. This deters misuse and provides clear traceability.

Selective Information Redaction

It enables users to cross out irrelevant personal information on identity document copies. This directly enhances data privacy and mitigates identity theft risks.

Official Government Endorsement

The app is developed and managed by the National Office for Identity Data (RvIG), an official government body, ensuring its reliability and trustworthiness for sensitive operations.

In-App Secure Document Storage

This tool facilitates the secure saving of processed identity document copies within the app, accessible via an access code, providing an additional layer of protection.

Enforced Secure Local Storage

To store copies, the app requires the user's device (phone or tablet) to be password-protected, adding a crucial security prerequisite for data at rest.

User Control Over Sharing

Users retain full control over checking redacted data and deciding with whom and how they wish to share their identity document copies, empowering them in data privacy.

Flexible Sharing & Output Options

It provides options to send, print, or save the processed copy, offering convenience and adaptability to various administrative requirements.

Official Document Recognition

The app is specifically designed to recognize and process a wide range of Dutch and BES identity documents, ensuring its applicability and reliability for the target demographic.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about KopieID

What is the primary function of the KopieID app?

The KopieID app enables users to make a secure copy of their identity document. It allows crossing out irrelevant information, adding a watermark with purpose and recipient, and then sharing, printing, or saving the copy.

Which identity documents are recognized by the KopieID app?

The KopieID app recognizes Dutch ID cards, national passports, Dutch driving licenses, and various travel and residence documents for the Netherlands and BES islands (Bonaire, St. Eustatius, Saba).

How does the KopieID app allow users to cross out personal data?

The KopieID app provides an automatic crossing out feature. Users can select specific data fields, such as passport photograph, name, or gender, to obscure before the copy is generated and watermarked.

Is it safe to save identity document copies within the KopieID app?

Yes, copies are saved securely within the KopieID app and are accessible via an access code, provided the user's phone or tablet is password protected. Saving copies outside the app is the user's responsibility.

Who is responsible for the KopieID app?

The National Office for Identity Data (RvIG), an organization under the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK), developed and manages the KopieID app.

What are the main conditions for using the KopieID app?

Users must agree to use the KopieID app only for non-commercial purposes, without disassembling, decompiling, or reverse engineering it. Improper use is also prohibited.

Does the KopieID app collect any user data?

The KopieID app can collect anonymous statistical data, such as monthly download frequency, to improve the app. This data is not traceable to individuals, and users can withdraw permission at any time.

What is the user's personal responsibility when using the KopieID app?

Users are personally responsible for checking crossed-out data, deciding how and with whom to share copies, managing access codes, and saving copies outside the app. RvIG accepts no liability for damages.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

KopieID - This initial screen highlights the app's primary function of generating secure document copies, featuring an illustrative phone showing a watermarked identity document. — This initial screen highlights the app's primary function of generating secure document copies, featuring an illustrative phone showing a watermarked identity document.
Secure Copy Creation

KopieID - Users are introduced to the app's branding and purpose, featuring the prominent "KopieID" text and a clear lock icon symbolizing document security. — Users are introduced to the app's branding and purpose, featuring the prominent "KopieID" text and a clear lock icon symbolizing document security.
App Identity

KopieID - The app presents a user-friendly interface for managing documents, offering immediate access to both the "Make a copy" function and "Saved copies." — The app presents a user-friendly interface for managing documents, offering immediate access to both the "Make a copy" function and "Saved copies."
Streamlined Workflow

KopieID - Users are guided through the scanning process, showcasing the identity document within the capture frame and providing explicit background instructions. — Users are guided through the scanning process, showcasing the identity document within the capture frame and providing explicit background instructions.
Precise Document Scanning

KopieID - The app provides granular control over privacy, allowing users to selectively cross out specific data fields using intuitive toggles before proceeding to the next step. — The app provides granular control over privacy, allowing users to selectively cross out specific data fields using intuitive toggles before proceeding to the next step.
Selective Data Redaction

KopieID - Before finalization, the app displays a clear example of the modified identity document, demonstrating the applied watermarks and crossed-out information. — Before finalization, the app displays a clear example of the modified identity document, demonstrating the applied watermarks and crossed-out information.
Preview & Verification

KopieID - The final screen offers comprehensive options for managing the secure copy, including naming the document and choosing between "Share" or "Save document in the app." — The final screen offers comprehensive options for managing the secure copy, including naming the document and choosing between "Share" or "Save document in the app."
Finalizing & Sharing

Description

- Take a photograph of your identity document. - Cross out information that is not relevant for the recipient. - Enter for whom the copy is intended and for what purpose the copy is required. This text is superimposed with the date on the copy, as a watermark. - You can then send, print or save the copy for subsequent use. You can only store the copy if your telephone or tablet is password protected. What rules apply to the use of the KopieID-app? Definitions App An application that can be used on a mobile telephone or other portable device. Identity document The KopieID app recognises the following Dutch identity documents and documents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES): - Dutch ID card - National passport - Dutch driving licence - Travel documents for refugees - Travel documents for foreign nationals - Residence documents - Foreign nationals documents - Service passport - Diplomatic passport - Facility passport - Business passport - BES driving licence - Sedula – Bonaire – St. Eustatius – Saba National Office for Identity Data (RvIG) RvIG is an implementing organisation that reports to the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK). RvIG is the authority and manager for the safe and reliable use of identity data. For more information visit our website. Conditions of use General These conditions of use apply to users of the KopieID-app. By using the app, you agree to these conditions of use. Use of the KopieID-app You may only use the app for non-commercial purposes. You manage supply of provide the app to third parties without receiving prior written permission the National Office for Identity Data (RvIG). You may not disammble the app, decompile the app to its original code of subject the app to reverse engineering. You may not use the app in an improper manner of in a manner that could in any way have negative consequences for RvIG. Availability and functioning For RvIG, it is important that the app functions correctly and can be used by everyone. Nevertheless, we are unable to guarantee that the app will always be available in the future, and will function faultlessly. Automatic crossing out Using the KopieID-app, you can make your own copy of your identity document and select which data the app should automatically cross out. After crossing out selected data and adding a watermark, you can share the copy with third parties or save the copy. Personal responsibility It is up to you to check whether the correct data have been crossed out. Subsequently, you decide for yourself with whom and how you wish to share a copy of your identity document. This is beyond the responsibility of RvIG. RvIG accepts no liability for any damages that may arise from the use of this app. You are personally responsible for the correct use of the app. About the copy A copy is securely saved within the app. The saved copies can be consulted via an access code. It is your personal responsibility to manage the access code and to ensure that it is not shared with anyone else. Saving a copy outside the app is your personal responsibility. Privacy statement RvIG can gather anonymous statistical data about the use of this app. For example how often the app is downloaded each month. This data is only used to improve the app and cannot be derived to an individual. You can withdraw your permission for this data use at any time. Changes to the conditions of use RvIG is entitled to make changes to these conditions of use.