The UK government has confirmed that they will be introducing new legislation to bring forward ‘digital identities’ to be used as valid identification alongside physical documents. It has also been announced that a new ‘Office for Digital Identities and Attributes’ will be created within the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. This new Digital ID could be available through an app or website, and would be used to help verify a person’s identity and would be used in traditional settings such as for retail purposes and for customs checks.
Data Minister Julia Lopez said: “This government is committed to unlocking the power of data to benefit people across the UK…The legislation we’re proposing will ensure that there are trusted and secure ways for people and organisations to use digital identities, should they choose to.”
This legislation will come into effect from the 6th April, 2022.
Source: https://www.adsadvance.co.uk/new-uk-legislation-set-to-secure-digital-identities.html
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