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UK Mandates Digital ID for Directors Amid Security Concerns

8/18/2025

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Starting mid-November, the UK government will require digital identity verification for company directors and Persons of Significant Control (PSCs), affecting seven million individuals.
Concerns arise over the 'GOV.UK One Login' system's security and effectiveness, as it has encountered glitches and fails to meet cybersecurity standards.
Only 300,000 of six million directors have completed the verification, with many facing significant issues.
Experts caution that inadequate protections may lead to data breaches and erode public trust in digital services.

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Story summary

Starting mid-November, the UK government will require digital identity verification for company directors and Persons of Significant Control (PSCs), affecting seven million individuals.
Concerns arise over the 'GOV.UK One Login' system's security and effectiveness, as it has encountered glitches and fails to meet cybersecurity standards.
Only 300,000 of six million directors have completed the verification, with many facing significant issues.
Experts caution that inadequate protections may lead to data breaches and erode public trust in digital services.