Launch of veteran card will be used to test UK government’s digital ID scheme

<p>Ministers hope scheme for 1.8 million people will show how technology works and ease privacy and security concerns</p><p>Former military personnel will be used to test and refine the government’s divisive digital ID scheme from Friday, when ministers make a smartphone-based veteran card available to 1.8 million people.</p><p>The proof of service, which in its current physical version gives access to charities, retail discounts and certain public services, will be the first of a series of official credentials the government wants to let people carry in a government app.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/oct/17/launch-of-veteran-card-will-be-used-to-test-uk-governments-digital-id-scheme">Continue reading...</a>