Swiss voters have narrowly approved a plan to introduce voluntary electronic identity cards, with 50.4% voting in favor and 49.6% against. This decision comes after a previous proposal was rejected in 2021 due to concerns about centralized data control. The new system will allow data to be stored on individual smartphones, ensuring that digital IDs remain optional. Citizens can still use traditional national identity cards. The proposal aims to ease privacy concerns by allowing authorities to access only specific information, such as proof of age or nationality. Supporters argue that the digital IDs will simplify various bureaucratic tasks, while opponents fear potential privacy infringements. This vote follows the UK government's announcement of a mandatory digital ID system, which has also sparked privacy concerns.