Security concerns over system at heart of digital ID
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- #UK government
- #cybersecurity
- #digital ID
- The UK government is implementing a digital ID system based on Gov.uk One Login and Gov.uk Wallet.
- Digital ID will be mandatory for employment but optional otherwise, with security concerns raised by MPs and peers.
- Gov.uk One Login already has over 12 million users and is expected to grow to 20 million by next year.
- Security concerns include potential vulnerabilities highlighted by Conservative MP David Davis, referencing past incidents like unsecured development workstations in Romania.
- Liberal Democrat Lord Clement-Jones questions whether One Login meets cybersecurity standards, citing a whistleblower's claims about missed deadlines and security breaches.
- The government denies security lapses, stating One Login follows high security standards and undergoes regular testing.
- Control of the digital ID scheme has been moved to the Cabinet Office under Minister Darren Jones, emphasizing its importance.