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UK's BritCard ID Faces 2.7 Million Opposition Signatures

10/3/2025

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The United Kingdom plans to launch the BritCard digital identification (ID) by 2029, with employment verification as a key use.
Over 2.7 million people have signed a petition opposing the scheme, citing mass surveillance and civil liberties concerns.
The government says the ID would not be universal and could be required for specific uses, with consultations on data security.

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Story summary

The United Kingdom plans to launch the BritCard digital identification (ID) by 2029, with employment verification as a key use.
Over 2.7 million people have signed a petition opposing the scheme, citing mass surveillance and civil liberties concerns.
The government says the ID would not be universal and could be required for specific uses, with consultations on data security.