1. Electronic signature and encryption function: The third-generation ID card has electronic signature and encryption function, which enables China citizens who hold this ID card to digitally sign and verify their identities in e-commerce, online banking, telemedicine and other fields, which is convenient and quick, and improves security.
2. Remote identity authentication: The third-generation ID card can realize remote identity authentication, that is, the cardholder does not need to go to the site for identity authentication, and remote identity authentication and verification can be realized through information such as ID card chip and fingerprint characteristics, which provides a high degree of protection for e-government, finance, medical care and other fields in modern society.
3. In 2024, the third generation ID card is still in the conceptual design stage. Compared with the previous generation of ID cards, the design concept of the third generation of ID cards focuses on multi-function integration, aiming at realizing the convenience of multi-use of one card.