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First the U.K., next the U.S.? Britain's digital ID plan should scare Americans

10 hours ago
https://reason.com/2025/09/29/first-the-u-k-next-the-u-s-britains-digital-id-plan-should-scare-americans/
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  • #privacy
  • #digital ID
  • #government surveillance
  • The U.K. is proposing a mandatory digital ID system for all adults by 2029, aimed at tracking employment eligibility and potentially expanding to other areas like taxes and health records.
  • Civil libertarians warn that digital IDs could lead to increased government surveillance, tracking of online activities, and cybersecurity risks.
  • The U.S. is also moving towards digital IDs, with 13 states implementing digital driver's licenses and 21 others considering similar systems.
  • Concerns include potential misuse of digital IDs for mass deportations, facial recognition integration, and increased age verification requirements online.
  • The ACLU and other organizations advocate for privacy-preserving digital ID systems without 'phone home' capabilities that alert authorities to ID usage.
  • The article also discusses related topics like age verification laws, TikTok's potential political influence, and the Mann Act's implications for pornography and sex work.
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