Digital ID for Work Introduced in the United Kingdom

A digital identification system is being introduced in the UK to verify work rights. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, this system aims to reduce illegal employment cases and provide convenience to citizens. The new digital ID will be mandatory for employment by 2029.

This identification will include information such as name, date of birth, citizenship or residency status, and a photo, and it will be stored on mobile phones. Opposition and some organizations warn that the new system may pose a threat to the security of personal data.

They raise questions about the system's reliability and its ability to fully resolve issues. At the same time, the government states that the digital ID is intended to speed up access to services, simplify document verification, and reduce illegal employment.

The legal aspects of the project and public consultation process will continue over the coming months. This new system is expected to strengthen order in the labor market and protect citizens' rights.