In defence of digital ID
By Tim Harford
Category: Technology
Think of a single number replacing passport, NHS, tax and driving licence numbers. I defend digital ID UK as a privacy enhancing tool, not a surveillance engine. I trace Jacobus Lentz’s dark history, explain cryptographic tokens for age verification, and show how it can reduce identity theft and simplify child benefit and address checks.
Rolly's Take
For the individual who navigates the complexities of identity in a digital age, seeking clarity amid the noise of surveillance fears. They embrace innovation as a pathway to empowerment, not an infringement, and are drawn to nuanced explorations of technology’s potential to enhance privacy rather than diminish it.