Government PUSHES AHEAD with digital ID and says public services MUST CATCH UP with private sector

Описание: Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones warned MPs that public services need to “catch up” with those offered by the private sector, such as online banking.

The Cabinet Office confirmed that anyone starting a new job “will be able” to use the new digital proof of identity for digital right-to-work checks, which will be required by the end of the current Parliament.

But they will also be able to do a digital check of other documents such as a passport or eVisa if they prefer, officials said.

As part of the consultation, citizens will answer questions including on what age they believe people should be able to get a digital ID, after ministers indicated children as young as 13 could be included in the rollout.

People will also be asked what information it would be useful to include – such as proof of address as well as identity – and what Government services it could improve, like getting a driving licence or checking tax codes.

Officials said the prototype of the scheme would show how a system of “Government by app” would work with digital ID as its foundation, with ambitions to make this set-up as easy and secure as online banking.

Mr Jones said: “People too often dread their interactions with public services. Endless telephone calls, complicated printed forms and having to tell your story multiple times to different parts of Government.

“I want to change that and make public services work for you. The new digital ID will make that possible, allowing you to log on and prove who you are to access public services more quickly, easily and securely."

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