Privacy experts have slammed the UK government's plans to create a digital identity wallet mobile app, describing it as "putting Big Brother in your pocket."
The GOV.UK Wallet and App are a means "to simplify access to services and documents," reads the official announcement published on Wednesday, January 21, 2025. Citizens will be able to carry government-issued ID documents, like their driver’s license or passport, directly on their phones – similar to how many of us currently store our bank cards.
