The government has confirmed it is planning to introduce a new form of digital ID in the future. Booking GP appointments, proving their age and showing they have a right to work and rent in the UK are just a few of the things digital ID would enable people to do.
Given our name (and the fact we supply identification solutions to businesses and organisations across multiple sectors) we thought we’d put our own thoughts forward covering some background info on the idea itself, its benefits, along with some potential pitfalls for the government to avoid if the project goes ahead.
So let’s get to it.