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How IdLAC Works

Discover the interoperability mechanisms that connect digital identities in the region

The infrastructure that connects digital identities

IdLAC serves as a technological bridge between the national digital identity systems of each participating country. Rather than creating a new regional identity, the system recognizes and validates the identities that already exist in each nation, allowing them to be used securely across borders.

Interoperability is achieved through common technical standards adopted by all countries. Each government retains full control over its citizen database. IdLAC simply facilitates verified communication between these systems, much like a translator who understands each country’s language.

When a citizen attempts to access a public service in another country, their identity is validated in real time with their country of origin. The system encrypts the information, verifies its authenticity, and confirms that the person is who they claim to be. Everything happens in seconds, without the citizen having to present physical documents or create new accounts.

IdLAC’s architecture is based on institutional-level security protocols. Every transaction leaves an auditable record. Data is never stored in a central regional database but remains on national servers, where it has always been. The region simply gains the ability to rely on identities that other countries have already verified.

This infrastructure opens up possibilities that were previously impossible. A student can enroll in a university in another country without duplicating verification processes. A patient can access their medical records at a regional clinic. A worker can apply for social benefits without traveling to their country of origin. Digital identity ceases to be an isolated national document and becomes a credential that works throughout the region.

Applications

Use cases

Cross-border access to public services

Processing Procedures in Another Country Without Duplication
Services
Processing Procedures in Another Country Without Duplication
More than 300 cross-border procedures are currently available for Brazilian and Uruguayan citizens.
Identity Verification for Regional Procedures
Verification
Identity Verification for Regional Procedures
Governments can validate citizens without requiring the creation of additional user accounts between countries. This capability has been successfully tested between Chile and Colombia, for example, in the demonstration of entry into the country.
Interoperability in Education and Healthcare
Integration
Interoperability in Education and Healthcare
Work is underway to enable students and patients to cross borders with verified digital credentials.

FAQs

Questions and Answers About the Functioning and Scope of IdLAC

Any citizen of a participating country can access digital public services in other countries using their national ID. There are no additional requirements or duplicate procedures. The system recognizes and validates identities across borders.

IdLAC uses enterprise-grade cryptographic standards to secure every transaction. Data is transmitted in encrypted form between national systems and verified at every step. Each country retains full control over its information.

The initiative includes governments in Latin America and the Caribbean that are committed to digital interoperability. The list of participating countries is growing as new national systems are integrated. Check the countries section to see the current status.

No. IdLAC works with your existing national digital identity. It does not require additional registration or new accounts. Your current identity is sufficient to access services in other countries.

IdLAC is a regional public infrastructure that is free of charge to citizens. Participating governments fund the initiative as part of their commitment to regional digital transformation.

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