Digital Bank in Vietnam, Identified as Cake, Clears iBeta Level 2 Payment Application Development Test
Revamped UK Digital ID and Wallet Proposal by Labour Think-tank
Let's delve into the hot topic of the latest digital ID and wallet proposal, brought forth by the Labour think-tank, Labour Together. They've cooked up an intriguing idea called the BritCard, a mandatory nationwide digital identity credential for every adult in the UK. You ask, why? Primarily to tighten border security and curb unlawful migration via right-to-rent and right-to-work checks. Here's a lowdown on the BritCard plan's key features:
The BritCard Plan: Major Highlights
- Digi- ID App: BritCard is all about the smartphone-based app, revamping existing systems like One Login and Gov.UK Wallet. This app is your ticket to a verifiable digital identity, linked to government records[1][2].
- Universal Reach: Every citizen in the UK would need to embrace this digital identity[2][3].
- Gov Services at your Fingertips: Say goodbye to numerous ID systems like national insurance numbers and driving licenses. The BritCard would open the door to a vast range of government services[1][5].
- Healthcare within Reach: Over time, it could serve as a gateway to the National Health Service (NHS)[1].
- Cost Analysis: The estimated additional cost for implementing the BritCard falls between £140-400 million. When compared to other projects, these numbers seem modest[1][5].
- Migration Control: The BritCard's primary purpose is to help control unlawful migration by verifying the right to work or reside in the UK[3][5].
BritCard Implementation and Design
- No Cost: Zero Charge: The BritCard would be provided free of charge to eligible individuals, accessible via the smartphone app[2].
- Test and Learn: The development of the BritCard would take a modern approach, using "internet-era test-and-learn design practices" to sidestep the stumbling blocks that have plagued previous public sector digital projects[5].
This proposal marks a new direction for Labour's digital identity strategy, focusing on migration control and enhancing public service efficiency, while steering clear of the controversy that surfaced with previous physical ID card plans[3].
The revamped BritCard digital ID and wallet proposal by Labour think-tank Labour Together aims to leverage technology and finance by revamping existing systems like One Login and Gov.UK Wallet, transforming them into a smartphone-based Digi-ID App. The plan further aims to integrate this app with the nation's financial industry, streamlining government services and healthcare access for citizens, while potentially helping control unlawful migration due to its migration control features.
