The government is committed to using technology to make people's lives easier and transform public services, aiming for digital identities to be more secure than physical ones.
The virtual licences could be used at supermarket self checkouts, allowing customers to verify their age without waiting for staff, enhancing convenience in daily transactions.
The digital licences will be launched as part of a 'wallet' within a new government app, secured like banking apps, ensuring only the genuine owner can access it.
While digital driving licences are being introduced, physical IDs will still be issued and the digital option remains voluntary, highlighting a cautious approach to modernization.
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