"You'll never need ID to get into a hospital or anything like that. And for people who simply don't want it, well, they don't need it, apart from the right to work, because we do need to stop people working illegally in our country to do that. He said it won't be the case that digital ID could end up being used for surveillance."
"The idea of having ID on your phone is not that far removed from having bank accounts on your phone or any other apps that people have on their phones, he said. The Barclays customers he had spoken to were really up for it and I think once you understand just how much easier it'll make life, so many more people will be too."
Keir Starmer proposes a voluntary digital ID system intended to reduce fraud, simplify account opening, and enforce right-to-work rules. The scheme aims to allow every British citizen and legal resident, including those without passports or driving licences, to open bank accounts, get jobs, or apply for services. Bank staff reported daily encounters with scam victims and expressed support for improved customer security. The plan includes assurances that digital ID will never be required for hospital entry and will not be used for surveillance. Public opposition has grown, with over 2.9 million signing a petition and net support falling from 35% to -14% after the announcement.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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