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UK to Introduce Digital IDs Despite Public Controversy

New system sparks privacy and security concerns

29 September 2025 · 23:43 UTC

The United Kingdom is preparing to roll out digital identification cards in a move officials say will modernize access to public services.

Critics, however, have raised serious concerns over privacy, security, and government overreach, fueling one of the country’s most heated policy debates.