Digital ID Drama: UK Government’s New Plan Faces a Petition Storm!
Palantir skips out on the UK’s digital ID project, leaving the government to face 2.76 million petitioners and counting. Despite a “free” card promise, questions remain about privacy and public trust. Meanwhile, Starmer must keep his eye on the ball—or risk a six-month fizzle. Digital ID, anyone?
Hot Take:
Who knew a digital ID initiative would become the UK’s latest soap opera, complete with a cameo from Palantir’s CEO, Louis Mosley, playing the role of the reluctant tech mogul who refuses to dance unless democracy leads the way? It’s like “The Crown” but with more data privacy concerns and fewer tiaras!
Key Points:
- Palantir isn’t keen on backing the UK’s digital ID project without public approval.
- The British government aims to streamline access to services with a digital ID card.
- Over 2.76 million people petitioned against the digital ID initiative.
- Current ID processes are deemed cumbersome and prone to fraud.
- Privacy concerns abound, with critics calling it a “serious threat to civil liberties”.
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