Breaking developments from Westminster: UK government officials are reportedly considering issuing digital identities to newborns as part of an expanded national digital ID framework. The proposal represents a significant expansion of Labour's digital identity scheme that was unveiled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer back in September.
The original scheme focused on immigration controls and employment verification, but this fresh proposal would extend digital identification coverage to the earliest stages of life. The move signals growing government interest in comprehensive digital identity infrastructure—a development worth watching for anyone interested in how traditional institutions are adopting identity technologies.
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MEVHunter_9000
· 4h ago
Is this starting again? Being scanned from the moment you're born, I really can't hold it anymore.
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ZKProofEnthusiast
· 4h ago
Starting digital tracking from a young age? This trick is becoming more and more familiar...
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not_your_keys
· 4h ago
Whoa, sending digital identities to newborns? These guys really want to put everyone's life on the blockchain right from birth.
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LiquidatedNotStirred
· 4h ago
Hmm... Have I been tracked since I was in the womb? Is the UK serious about this?
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ImpermanentPhobia
· 4h ago
Are all newborns going on the blockchain? The UK’s move is quite bold.
UK digital ID rollout gaining momentum
Breaking developments from Westminster: UK government officials are reportedly considering issuing digital identities to newborns as part of an expanded national digital ID framework. The proposal represents a significant expansion of Labour's digital identity scheme that was unveiled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer back in September.
The original scheme focused on immigration controls and employment verification, but this fresh proposal would extend digital identification coverage to the earliest stages of life. The move signals growing government interest in comprehensive digital identity infrastructure—a development worth watching for anyone interested in how traditional institutions are adopting identity technologies.