The UK’s digital ID debate has shifted from public distrust to a rift between government and businesses. Private firms are frustrated as the Gov.uk wallet competes with taxpayer-funded services, undermining their DIATF investments.
Historical fears around privacy now feel outdated amid widespread data sharing and pandemic-era tech shifts. The government’s track record, including a costly and flawed Verify program, fuels skepticism.
While a digital ID future seems inevitable, the clash over control, trust, and profit is far from settled.
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