TOPPAN Edge has teamed up with Partisia to deliver a privacy-focused digital identity solution tailored for the electronics and IoT industries. Leveraging Partisia’s Decentralized Identity technology, blockchain, and Multi-Party Computation (MPC), this partnership addresses the critical need for secure identity verification without compromising sensitive data. The solution is designed to scale globally, aligning with Japan’s Trusted Web initiative and Europe’s eIDAS regulation, ensuring seamless integration into IoT-driven environments.
TOPPAN Edge is bringing its expertise in access control and hardware solutions to the table. Partisia, a Danish innovator in MPC and cryptographic privacy, is contributing its Decentralized Identity platform, to enable secure, user-controlled data sharing. This collaboration empowers individuals to manage their digital identity wallets, selectively verifying information while maintaining full privacy—ideal for IoT applications where secure data exchange is a necessary.
“By combining TOPPAN Edge’s expertise in access control with Partisia’s privacy-enhancing technologies, this partnership will set a new market standard and usher in an era of innovation,” said Mark Medum Bundgaard, Chief Product Officer, Partisia.
The solution integrates human and object identities through Digital Identity Wallets, paving the way for secure, privacy-preserving interactions in IoT ecosystems. This is particularly relevant for smart devices, where data confidentiality and integrity are essential.
“Together, TOPPAN Edge and Partisia are creating the foundation that will drive a new data economy, where private data can be utilised without compromising confidentiality, integrity, or availability,” said Kurt Nielsen, CEO of Partisia and Co-Founder of Partisia Blockchain. “We are excited to support TOPPAN Edge on this journey towards the Trusted Web.”
Beyond digital identities, TOPPAN Edge and Partisia are exploring Web3 applications, focusing on IoT and Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) via Partisia Blockchain. This platform ensures data security while enabling scalable, decentralised solutions for IoT networks, creating a robust framework for the next generation of connected devices.
The software-based solution allows users to securely manage private data from mobile devices, enhancing portability and protection in IoT environments.
“Japan is embracing blockchain technology to develop decentralized solutions for secure, verifiable identities,” said Masatoshi Oka, Senior General Manager, IT Innovation Division, TOPPAN Edge. “By combining this with our identity solution, we’re making sure that privacy is never compromised, whether on the holder, issuer, or verifier side.”
“In terms of digital personal information management, there has been a growing awareness of issues related to IT platforms that amass large amounts of personal data. This has led to the rise of ‘Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI)’,” added Bundgaard.
The partnership supports Japan’s Trusted Web initiative for secure, decentralised data-sharing and strengthens ties with Europe through eIDAS compliance, fostering innovation in global IoT ecosystems.
“We are delivering an innovative solution that holds the potential to strengthen connections between Japan and Europe. At Partisia, privacy is at the heart of everything we do,” said Bundgaard. “We’re proud to support TOPPAN Edge as they work towards secure, software-based alternatives that align with both Japanese and European privacy standards.”
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