Is digital ID worth the risk?

Computer Weekly Tuesday 4th November 2025, 8:06AM 1 min read 14 hours ago

The UK government’s recently announced digital ID scheme aims to curb the prospect of work for illegal migrants, along with claiming benefits for UK citizens and legal residents. However, are the threats to our personal data worth the risk?

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