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For now. For whatever reason, Tony Blair's think tank is obsessed with this idea[1]. As I understand he still has a lot of influence over British politics. [1

For now. For whatever reason, Tony Blair's think tank is obsessed with this idea[1]. As I understand he still has a lot of influence over British politics. [1] https://institute.global/digital-id-what-is-it-and-how-it-works https://institute.global/digital-id-what-is-it-and-how-it-wo...

scrlk 9mo ago
> For whatever reason, Tony Blair's think tank is obsessed with this idea. Probably considers it as unfinished business from his administration: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Identity_Cards_Act_2006 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Identity_Cards_Act_2006
vimda 9mo ago
If you ignore all the big red flags, it _is_ an attractive and convenient idea. One ID for all my government services? Useful. The devil, as always, is in the details
- vablings 9mo ago
  There are absolutely ways to implement a digital ID system that is not soaking wet with red flags. See the following: https://www.eid.admin.ch/en/swiyu-coming-soon-e https://www.eid.admin.ch/en/swiyu-coming-soon-e
nephihaha 9mo ago
It doesn't originate with him, it is being phased in internationally. It's obviously been discussed far more widely.
- AlexandrB 9mo ago
  It may not originate with Tony Blair, but he might be the one trying to get it passed in the UK specifically.
  - nephihaha 9mo ago
    William Hague is pushing for it too.
nprateem 9mo ago
Anyone with half a brain can see it could be a good idea. Everything else is online, why shouldn't ID be? Better to send a validated token to companies doing KYC than actual PII. And that's before you get into the illegal immigration, right to work, etc. I really don't understand the arguments against it. You don't think the State can't shut you down if you break the law already?