De.mail - sending secure email

The German government passed a law that aims to highten security of sending emails. These so called "de.mails" (de for the www extension of German web adresses) are to be used for important email communication like tax declarations, purchase orders, etc. Organizations which will have to pass security requirements are the facilitator through which one can send these secure emails. To send emails one must register at these organizations with identification, similar as in the case of opening a bank account.

The idea is not bad I think, but I am sceptical if this will work. But it is worth a try. This comes not as a surprise and maybe is a bit of a political gimmick, as company's (Telekom, Deutsche Bahn) are under big pressure due to recent scandals for having spyed on employees etc.