Dossier
digital ID system
Coverage of digital ID system in the Nexus archive.
UK governmentorganization2UK Parliament's Home Affairs Committeeorganization1Dame Karen Bradleyperson1Andy Burnhamperson1privacy campaignersorganization1civil liberties groupsorganization1People’s Panel on Digital IDorganization1Birminghamplace1Journaliststopic1National digital identity systemtopic1
- 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.
- UK gov pays public £550 to discuss Digital ID – then bans journalists from the room
The UK government is paying members of the public £550 to participate in discussions about building a national digital identity system, but has banned journalists from attending the meetings. The People’s Panel on Digital ID will meet in Birmingham and via Zoom.