The U.K. government is facing pushback over its plans to deploy a digital identification system that will be required in order to work in the country, BBC News reports. While the government aims to keep information secure through its Gov.uk One Login system, individuals raised concerns over the potential vulnerabilities due to the sensitive personal data collected. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology claimed One Login maintains strong data protection standards and “undergoes regular security reviews and testing, including by independent third-parties, to ensure security remains strong and up to date.”
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