Description
Via the Federal Authentication Service (FAS) individuals are authenticated so that they can access secure online government applications.
Characteristics
- Three different security levels depending on the sensitivity of the information:
- user name and password
- user name, password and token
- electronic identity card with associated PIN code
- Authentication when connecting to an application
- Support with the implementation of the service
- Support while the service is being used
Attribute Publication Service
- Collecting a user´s attributes from one or more reliable sources that are located in other government institutions (i.e., National Register, Crossroads Bank for Social Security and Crossroads Bank for Enterprises)
- Sending of the requested attributes to the requesting government application within the framework of a successful authentication
Users
All public services and institutions that want a secure authentication process for their applications:
- Federal public services and institutions
- Communities and Regions
- Provinces, municipalities and OCMWs/CPASs (local public social welfare centres)
- Businesses or persons implementing government contracts
Requirements
- Application with the DG Digital Transformation Service Desk
- Signing up to a user agreement
Access and support
- Accessible 24/7
- Support for public services and institutions from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm from Monday to Friday (on federal government working days)
- Support for end users from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm from Monday to Friday (on federal government working days), and from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
For further information or to use the service, please contact the DG Digital Transformation Service Desk at servicedesk.DTO@bosa.fgov.be specifying reference code ´S001 - FAS´.