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LONDON, United Kingdom, November 3, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- The UK has announced the creation and future implementation of digital IDs. While some herald these IDs as innovative, others are concerned ...

The UK government's plan to launch a mandatory digital ID card has been thrown into disarray after whistleblowers raised ‘extreme’ concerns about data security. Speaking to ITV News, two senior civil ...

The government’s announcement of a national digital ID scheme has had the unfortunate effect of alienating the very suppliers it needs to create economic growth. Why? The UK government wants to be pro ...

The UK government’s mandatory digital ID scheme seemed like a done deal, but that certainty has crumbled under the weight of massive public backlash and alarming security revelations. The scheme was ...

The use of “trusted” digital ID software to verify your identity online in the UK has taken on a statutory footing as of 1 December. The measures contained in the Data (Use and Access) Act, which ...

The Cabinet Office is planning to ask for up to £400m to fund its latest digital identity programme over the next three years. Computer Weekly has learned that the Government Digital Service (GDS) has ...

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