UK gov unveils plan for nationwide digital identity scheme

The UK government has revealed its plans to introduce new legislation to securely handle the introduction of digital identities for use throughout modern society. Announcing the news on Thursday following a consultation period, the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) said it sees digital identities being used in place of physical documents like passports and driving licences.
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