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UK MPs slam digital ID rollout as a 'fiasco' after botched launch
UK MPs and the Home Affairs Committee have criticized the government's rushed and poorly planned digital ID rollout, citing a lack of public consultation, inadequate policy development, and eroded public trust. The report warns of risks like surveillance, data sharing issues, and a potential 'backdoor national ID system,' while highlighting the government's 'poor track record' in digital initiatives.
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