The Politics of Identity

By ANIL JOHN on | Permalink

U.K’s opposition Labour party commissioned and released the results of a Digital Government Review (PDF). The high priority recommendation regarding the GOV.UK Verify Program?

That government urgently deliver on the Identity Assurance programme.

Where necessary investigating the reason for ongoing delays; the potential need for legislation, the dispute resolution and support structures in place in case of failure; the audit structures to ensure that data is kept secure; and how to meet the expected demand for non-private sector identity providers.

The fact that the recommendation actually supports the program has not stopped many from trash-talking the program.

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