Government Launches First Digital ID
The UK government has introduced the first digital ID as part of a plan to digitalize various forms of identification.
The digital ID, announced on September 26, aims to tackle illegal immigration and will be a requirement for citizens' right to live and work in the UK.
Under the new rules, individuals starting a new job in the UK must hold a digital ID.
A digital veteran card, available for ex-members of the armed services, has been created as the first digital ID.
As presented at an event at the Tower of London, Beefeaters showcased their new digital veteran ID cards.
Author's summary: UK government launches digital ID.