"In September, the government announced plans to issue all legal residents a digital identity by August 2029, which in the first instance is set to be used to prove eligibility to work. Prime minister Keir Starmer said digital IDs were "an enormous opportunity for the UK." As well as making it tougher to work illegally, they would also "offer ordinary citizens countless benefits, like being able to prove your identity to access key services swiftly," he said."
""In terms of the cost [it is to] be determined by what the system looks like, and that can only really be measured after the consultation has been closed and analyzed," he said. Murray said those initial costs would come from the DSIT settlement in the spending review period, although other departments will be expected to contribute as use cases are produced."
The UK plans to issue digital identities to all legal residents by August 2029, initially to prove eligibility to work and stored on smartphones. The digital ID scheme will build on a government digital wallet and incorporate driving licences. Technical delivery will be managed by the Government Digital Service within DSIT. The minister declined to publish a budgeted cost, saying costs depend on the final system design and consultation outcomes. Initial funding is expected from the DSIT spending review settlement, with other departments contributing as use cases are identified. MPs questioned departmental contributions and overall costs.
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