Professional smartcard enabling secure authentication, encryption, and digital signing for authorized access to healthcare infrastructures.
Vendor
Bundesdruckerei
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The TIM‑Card Taxi is a personalized smartcard used as a secure cryptographic medium for individuals who require authenticated access to regulated healthcare systems. It provides a personal digital identity that can be used for secure login, encryption of communications, and digital signatures. The card is issued under regulated conditions and is intended for use in professional or functional roles that require trusted identification without being tied to a specific healthcare profession. It supports secure participation in digital healthcare infrastructures while ensuring protection of sensitive data.
Key Features
Personal Digital Identity Represents an individual cryptographically.
- Unique assignment to a specific cardholder
- Secure binding of identity to certificates
Smartcard‑Based Security Uses a physical security medium.
- Storage of cryptographic keys on the card
- Protection against unauthorized key extraction
Authentication Function Enables secure system access.
- Strong authentication for protected services
- Prevention of unauthorized use
Encryption Capability Protects sensitive data exchanges.
- Secure communication channels
- Confidential handling of healthcare data
Digital Signature Support Allows legally and technically reliable signing.
- Creation of qualified or advanced signatures
- Proof of integrity and authorship
Benefits
Secure Access to Healthcare Systems Enables trusted participation.
- Authorized access to regulated infrastructures
- Reliable identification of users
High Security Level Protects identities and keys.
- Hardware‑based key protection
- Reduced risk of identity misuse
Flexibility of Use Not limited to a single profession.
- Suitable for various functional roles
- Use across multiple healthcare applications
Compliance Support Meets regulatory requirements.
- Use in mandated healthcare environments
- Alignment with security and trust standards
Trustworthy Digital Actions Ensures accountability.
- Traceable digital signatures
- Clear attribution of digital activities