Blair Institute: It’s possible to transform UK public services with digital ID

There are over 190 ways for people to access local and national government services in the United Kingdom, with 44 sign-in methods. A report from the Tony Blair Institute has identified use cases for a comprehensive digital ID system that gives people more control and awareness of how their data is being used while streamlining government services that are more tailored for individual needs.

Comprehensive digital identity could transform services like education, health, immigration and welfare. For instance, schools could …

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