An e-service card enhances security at log in to various computer systems. The e-service card is a physical and electronic ID that generally contains both the care unit's identity i.e. service identification and personal identification.
SERVICE IDENTIFICATION AND E-IDENTIFICATION
The service identification is comprised of your service identity as an employee in the health and care services, and is based on SITHS. Your personal e-identification is comprised of your personal identification number, and can be used in contact with the Swedish Social Insurance Agency and the Swedish Tax Agency.
PERSONAL
The card is personal and must not be lent to other people.
CODES FOR THE CARD
You card has two PIN codes and a PUK code, i.e. altogether three different codes that will be sent from Telia via the postal services to your officially registered address.
- One PIN code is to be used for identification/authentication
- There is another PIN code which is used for Signing/Signature
- The PUK code is used for unlocking the card and works in principle in the same way as the PUK code for the SIM card for a mobile phone.
LOST CARD CODES
The codes must be kept safe just like a valuable document; if they are lost, replacement codes must be ordered. Apply to your local card administrator or the organisation that issued the card.
It takes about three days to get a replacement PUK code. These must be collected from the post office or their representative.
LOST CARD
Lost cards must be blocked. A blocked card is invalid and can not be used for identification. There may be backup cards; one for entry and one for electronic identification. If you lose your card, apply to your local administrator.
CARD READER
A card reader that can read the information on the card is required to use the e-service card. Operating routines must also be installed on the card reader for the computer that is to be used.
SOFTWARE FOR PROCESSING CERTIFICATES
The computer from which the e-service card is to be used must also have software or other program for processing certificates installed. Telia e-identification and/or other certificates issued by Telia for web-based e-identification services can use the NetID software.
TESTING THE E-SERVICE CARD
Test your e-service card using the following link
UCR
UCR offers services that utilize the e-service card as authentication at log in to quality registers. Contact your local administrator if you have any questions or need help with your e-service card.