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Digital ID's as a control tool

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Stardustnush · 27/11/2025 15:00

Taxes aside this was mentioned in passing in yesterday's budget... Digital ID's. The concept alone freaks me out. If you had anything to do with eastern Europe ( and other areas) you'd know that the ID card was the golden key. You couldn't do diddly squat without it. For it to be online I think it is even more worrying. AIBU to think this socialist govt is seeking ultimate control?
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GasperyJacquesRoberts · 27/11/2025 15:15

I think any description of our centrist government as "socialist" immediately casts major doubts over the rest of the post.

But what kind of "control tool" do you think this will afford? And why do you immediately think of Eastern Europe instead of, say, the digital ID cards that are already used in, say, France and Spain?

NashEnquirer · 27/11/2025 15:05

What is it about the "concept alone" of citizens having identification that makes you freak out?

Do you have any form of ID, out of interest?

Have you ever worked in local or central government or operations delivery?