The UK government is developing a digital identity system that will be available to all citizens and legal residents, with mandatory use planned for employment. This system will be built upon two existing government platforms: Gov.uk One Login, a single account for online public services used by over 12 million people, and Gov.uk Wallet, which will allow users to store personal information like name, date of birth, and photo on their smartphones.
Concerns have been raised by MPs and peers regarding the security of the Gov.uk One Login system and its suitability for the digital ID scheme. Critics point to past security lapses, including contractors developing the system on unsecured workstati... download the app to read more
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