Category: Cyber Security | Published: 2025-10-02
Interestingly, a petition on the UK Government’s site : https://petition.parliament.uk/ had attracted approaching three million signatures of people opposed to the bill, within a week of the announcement being made.
Rolled out by 2029
The Prime Minister has confirmed that a new digital identity scheme will be introduced across the UK by 2029, with every citizen and legal resident required to use a digital ID to prove their right to work.
Mandatory
The new ID will be free and optional for those not seeking employment, but will be compulsory for anyone taking up paid work. The government says it will replace paper documents and National Insurance numbers for right-to-work checks, with full implementation expected before the next general election. The government also says that, by law, this must take place no later than August 2029.