There is currently a "consultation process" on Digital ID being appropriated to all UK Residents.
This should be given a resounding "NO".
If you live in the UK, go to this site and make it clear you disapprove of its introduction. As usual Governments come up with an excuse/good idea, claiming such a move is beneficial to reduce bureaucracy, when in reality it is making it even more bureaucratic, so if your Digital ID gets stolen it will be blocked from use. How will that help a disaffiliated citizen who can then no longer access essential services such as medical needs?
I stated that if a certain fascist were alive today they would be applauding this move and would undermine what service men and women were fighting against in the second world war. Digital ID is fascism by stealth under the guise of "democracy" (whatever that is).
The current Labour Government is trying to continue what the Conservatives started in 2023, who had also started a similar consultation which I missed.
I've responded to two previous consultations. Each time, it comes back in a new guise. The questions tend to be very well engineered to guide you to the 'approved' outcomes.
You can bet your bottom dollar this 'bright idea' will spiral out of control, cost-wise, take forever to be introduced, and never work properly - like most government 'schemes'.
I doubt I'll live long enough to even see the 'trials'.
Yes you have to say 'Yes' to some questions in order to blast it out of the water when providing further information. Perhaps they used ChatGPT as they don't have the nouse to create one.
Q. How many Government Ministers does it take to change a light bulb?
A. 2. One to assure the public everything is being done that can be done while the other attempts to screw the new bulb in the hot water tap (fawcet for our US friends).
Just updated my Apple devices to 26.4 - and now I have to confirm I'm over 18 - spherical objects to that. If they don't want me to buy things from the App Store, I'm perfectly happy, as I've got all I need. Think my last actual purchase, rather than free download was about 3 years ago, anyway.
Well ive heard that here in US they are leaning towards digital id and CBDC. so it will soon be everywhere. its all part of a plan that we have no control over so may as well get used to it
Sadly it seems to be worth than that if you don’t verify on IOS 26.4
defaults to teen restrictions, with Apple’s Web Content Filter and Communication Safety features switched on across all browsers and messaging apps and FaceTime, monitoring communications.
Web Content Filter blocks websites Apple classifies as explicit, operating across Safari and third-party browsers alike.
Communication Safety scans incoming and outgoing images and videos for ******. Both activate silently for anyone who hasn’t cleared the adult threshold.”
I’am planning to stay on 26.3. Anyway I was already planning to move away from Iphone.
@BrewCoffeeAddict Unfortunately, I've moved both Apple devices to 26.4, and don't have a credit card - debit only - which apparently is 'not acceptable' , but for my purposes at the moment I THINK I'm OK - we shall see.
There will be a way around this stupidity, it's just that I haven't found it -yet.
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If you are asked to verify your age, you can do so by updating the device to the latest software version and opening the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. From there, tap the message underneath your name to confirm you’re an adult and then tap “Continue.”
Finally, you can complete the age verification process via one of the following methods:
Driver’s license or national ID: Use your device to scan your driver’s license or national ID.
Credit card: Alternatively, you can add a credit card to your account in order to verify your age. You’ll also have the option to add the card as a payment method for the account. Note that it must be a credit card — debit cards cannot be used for age verification.
I don't have an iPhone (I'm on Graphene OS now) but I find it concerning that only credit cards are acceptable. I haven't had a credit card for over 20 years and never wish to go near them again. I also think having to upload my passport to websites is a terrible idea.
Reading these articles my impression is that you would only be able to eg do safe search on google. My real concern is that mission creep can then be applied and suddenly you find you cant search on 'controversial' topics, for example.
Sorry to hear that and you are not the only one, many people are not able to validate their age as you need to either have an Apple account for more than 18y, a UK driving licence or a Credit card: Apple iOS 26.4 Age Check Locks Out UK Users