jonquark

Will the proposed UK government ID require an Apple/Andoid phone:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-digital-id-scheme-to-be-rolled-out-across-uk

Entrenching that duopoly so far that government services rely on it sounds dangerous and anti-innovation.

@openrightsgroup do you guys already know the answer to this?

#ukpol #webfirst #digitalid

New digital ID scheme to be rolled out across UK

A new digital ID scheme will help combat illegal working while making it easier for the vast majority of people to use vital government services. Digital ID will be mandatory for Right to Work checks by the end of the Parliament.

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Sep 26, 2025 at 1:18pmWeb
Show threadjonquarkSep 26, 2025
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Looking at text around the digital drivers licence it looks like yep - they are going to make it Android/Apple:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/digital-driving-licence-coming-this-year
Digital driving licence coming this year

The UK government is launching a GOV.UK Wallet and App to simplify access to services and documents like digital driver’s licences, alongside reforms to public sector technology to save £45 billion and drive efficiency and growth.

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Show threadRichRARobiSep 26, 2025

@jonquark @openrightsgroup

We all have to purchase a special device that will be supplied through a government procurement agency formerly used to provide faulty facemasks during a previous pandemic. There will be a special surcharge to cover procurer back pocket expenses. Any faults in the software will immediately result in user detention at a facility known as mr. Bates motel. Any public enquiry will be scheduled to extend for a minimum of 50 yrs.

Show threadJim KillockSep 26, 2025
@jonquark @openrightsgroup It is definitely a significant risk, I think the HO eVisa app works like this. And of course, eVisas don’t work except on an app; in both cases the systems will make some people very dependent on relatives or partners who are abusive.