Britain’s New Digital Mass Surveillance System

A proposed UK system would act as a mediator for all transactions and activities needing verification, The Daily Skeptic reports. The UK has a new digital ID plan, which would allow it to act as the mediator for every transaction requiring verification. A digital ID consultation runs until May 5th; it is an opportunity for British people to give feedback. Three million have already signed a petition opposing it. The Power of the Digital ID The information emerging from the consultation suggests the government plans to create a centralized system for UK citizens to verify their identity and access public services. They would use the existing government database to operate across different departments, including private and third-sector providers. It sacrifices privacy. The reason to do it