Mandatory digital ID launch called 'a fiasco' by scrutiny committee
The launch of mandatory digital ID for British adults has been criticized as a 'fiasco' by the home affairs select committee. Initially proposed by Sir Keir Starmer, the plan faced significant public backlash, leading to its abandonment as a compulsory measure. The government is now pursuing a voluntary digital ID scheme, but concerns about privacy and data security remain prevalent among the public.
- ▪The home affairs select committee labeled the government's digital ID launch a 'fiasco'.
- ▪Public backlash led to the abandonment of mandatory digital ID plans.
- ▪The government is now offering a voluntary digital ID app to help streamline public services.
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Mandatory digital ID launch called 'a fiasco' by scrutiny committeeJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporterReutersThe announcement led to protests outside the Labour Party conference last yearThe launch of plans for government-issued digital ID for all British adults last year has been labelled "nothing short of a fiasco" by the home affairs select committee.Sir Keir Starmer announced he wanted to bring in compulsory digital ID for workers in September last year, but U-turned three months later following a major public backlash.Having initially insisted a digital "Britcard" would be mandatory and help to tackle illegal working, the government has now shifted to introducing non-compulsory digital ID.
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