Thread by @org_scp

We've noticed a lot of drama re-emerging with the @DCMS IDVT (Identity Verification Technology) & the use of IDSP's (Identity Service Providers) which is something that we & @TruthTalkUK covered since 2021.

Some call it 'the end of freedom', but let's revisit what it is:

Since April 2022, landlords, employers & DBS checks may be conducted by using a IDSP to verify British or Irish citizens ID credentials.

The 'objective' is to improve mobility & to enhance security rather than using less secure methods. This *maybe* useful for remote workers.

The most important thing to note - not only is the scheme *not mandatory*, but other methods of verification must be made available for onboarding such as doing so in person e.g. landlord/employer or using the relevant UK Govt gateway in the process, e.g. DBS.

One concerning aspect of all of this is whether or not the *right to choose* other less invasive verification methods may be removed over the course of time, i.e. employers/landlords are forced to ensure people use IDVT for *all* checks or face fines etc.

Another is how all of this ties in with the UK Govt's 'OneLogin' system which is now live for five processes but hopes to fully onboard citizens from 2025.

We wrote more about OneLogin earlier this year:

stopcommonpass.org/one-login-to-r…

OneLogin would provide a 'unique identifier' for citizens to access a range of Govt e-services as well as being available on a standalone mobile application.

This is also a source of concern surrounding privacy and surveillance due to identifiers & how data is tracked.

In summary, IDVT isn't the 'end of freedom', as some declared, but it's an important piece of the jigsaw puzzle of how many govts are pushing forward with #digitalidentity and their own digital transformation goals.

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