What are your concerns about a potential Digital ID?

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  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Posts: 8,255 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1082387#Comment_1082387

    I agree with everything your saying its like that silent scream your begging family friends to see the dangers look their here in plain sight they was laughing at the public banging pans going shopping in big plastic bubbles the works im exactly the same as you I see things for what they really are is it a blessing no becasue I live in total fear of whats coming i phoned up and requested I don't want my organs donated as I dont trust hospitals anymore I will not use clubcard anymore im desperately trying to find ways of surviving the future my daughters a data analyst AI will take her job we have all been divided seriously people need to come together make a community and im sick of people saying conspiracy theories open your eyes look when does it stop becoming conspiracy when its too late everything is geared for 4 years time times ticking boxes 2026 soon !!!

  • Usernametaken
    Usernametaken Online Community Member Posts: 14 Connected
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1082387#Comment_1082387

    Thank you, 😊 I really appreciate your thoughtful response. You’ve captured exactly what I was trying to express — how convenience erodes choice and how neurodivergent people are affected. The ‘Little Brothers’ of algorithms and data brokers are a real concern, and you’re right: privacy is a right, not just a personal preference. Sometimes I wonder — how many times do we need to stick our hands in the fire to realise it burns? 🙄

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Posts: 8,255 Championing

    Also watching AHS cult its about politicians such an eye opener how conquer and divide fear tactics mkultra is all used and has been for centuries the psychology that goes into keeping the people down is mind blowing AHS also did one with moon landing stating it was fake

  • jonf
    jonf Online Community Member Posts: 238 Empowering

    I am not sure if anyone else watched the program on today regarding digital identity and people having their homes sold from underneath their feet.

    Fake documents and Ai signatures used for fraud in obtaining documents.

    Same goes for uk you can rent a place and change your name by depol. Then sell your landlords property or more easily borrow against as you now have the identity.

    It has been done several times already.

  • JW77
    JW77 Online Community Member Posts: 208 Empowering

    My thoughts on it.

    Given UK gov record on data handling.. And tech (NHS covid app wouldn't work on iPhone.
    Also, many people do NOT update their hardware regularly.. I certainly don't..
    Some interesting views on this on Youtube (Cyberwaffle, and BlackBelt Barrister that I think are worth checking out)

    They are selling it as convienece.. Your data is worth money to anyone who uses it..


    Most smartphones don't have a great battery life.. Easy to nick, not compatible with disability software/eye readers etc.
    AI is gonna make it easier for 'bad actors' to hack our data, ie Russia/China, America..And unsavoury groups.
    Yep it does good, too, detecting illness, navigating climate data etc etc..

    However many government platforms are already implementing it/suggestions for it..

    If you want any privacy you kinda need to be something of a digital hermit as well as be able to afford various safety accounts such as good VPN's subscriptions etc. Use a non apple/android OS.. Or Dumbphone..

    As it stands it 'won't be compulsory', will be aimed at those applying for jobs, and there will be a 'consultation period starting in late 2025' according to this BBC article..

  • Nightcity
    Nightcity Online Community Member Posts: 101 Empowering

    as a physical media collector I can see a similar pattern with streaming, for example back in the VHS days you could get almost anything anywhere, we are now on blu ray and 4k UHD and a lot of movies are in limited editions with boxes the size of a cereal box because it's the only model to shift all units to anyone outside hardcore niche collectors.

    There's absolutely a pattern sneaking in gradually and convenience is absolutely the way in which people are going along with it blindly, brilliant and spot on observations above.

    personally I've got zero time or interest in ID cards or self service tills etc.

    as someone autistic also less interaction and more convenience should be a blessing I'm told but im a wake up.

  • Usernametaken
    Usernametaken Online Community Member Posts: 14 Connected
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1082436#Comment_1082436

    I appreciate hearing your perspective, and while I understand the processes in reaching your conclusion - it doesn't make sense to my brain because its a circular argument, I would like to hear how you distinguish the difference there? I mean:

    They say the digital ID isn’t compulsory—but the moment not having it limits your access to essential services, it becomes mandatory in practice. Marketing it as ‘optional’ doesn’t change the fact that the consequences effectively force people to take it. Without it, you could face denied services or bureaucratic barriers—so it’s compulsory in all but name.

  • Wibbles
    Wibbles Online Community Member Posts: 2,952 Championing
    edited November 12

    Data tracking using Digital ID's, unfortunately is the way that the UK is going - what with personal data and motor vehicle tracking (EV's are going to be next - in that they need some way if determining taxes based on mileage - and the only way is going to be positional tracking using internal devices).

    They say that 12% of uk 65+ year olds have no mobile phone - any thoughts on how they will survive in an ever increasing digitising world ?

  • jonf
    jonf Online Community Member Posts: 238 Empowering
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1081087#Comment_1081087

    ZA has digital id and it never stopped crime. You have to pay to update every ten years, just like uk photographic driving licence.


    regularly fraud happens with digital identity. Someone clicks the system that you are dead. Boom you have lost everything.
    I have seen this happen.

    you update your drivers licence. Wrong click and you get a truck licence as well or gun permit. It certainly happens. Or your licence is cancelled.

  • MW123
    MW123 Scope Member Posts: 1,660 Championing

    If you haven’t yet signed the petition or contacted your MP about concerns surrounding the proposed digital ID, there’s still time before the debate.

    I received the following update on the petition this morning.

    Parliament is going to debate the petition you signed – “Do not introduce Digital ID cards”.

    https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/730194

    The debate is scheduled for 8 December 2025.

    Once the debate has happened, we’ll email you a video and transcript.

    Thanks,

    The Petitions Team
    House of Commons

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Posts: 8,255 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1083174#Comment_1083174

    Ive sent mine along email stating if he thinks himself and future generations of his family will be protected from this hes wrong I also pointed out labour will be abolished forever and the uk will fight back over this orwellian nightmare I said I want my daughter to have children but not under a labour government as I would fear for my grandkids oh and loads more going to go through labour mps and send them email as well

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