UK Mandatory Digital ID Rollout for Employment 2025: Difference between revisions
In September 2025, the UK government announced the rollout of a mandatory digital ID system for all individuals seeking employment. Under the plan, every UK citizen and legal resident will be required to use a government-issued digital ID — stored on a smartphone or alternative device — to complete "Right to Work" checks. The system is framed as a tool to combat illegal employment, but critics argue it represents a significant erosion of privacy and autonomy. The move marks a major shift fro... |
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{{Ph-I-B}} | In September 2025, the UK government announced the rollout of a mandatory digital ID system for all individuals seeking employment. Under the plan, every UK citizen and legal resident will be required to use a government-issued digital ID, stored on a smartphone or alternative device, to complete "Right to Work" checks. {{Ph-I-B}} | ||
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