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The UK government is looking to sell the scheme to a potentially sceptical public by focusing on improved ease of access to public services and the potential to clamp down on fraud. The proposed digital ID will include name, date of birth, nationality and a facial image for biometrics.

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[-] DragonBallZinn@hexbear.net 24 points 2 days ago

“Please poors, keep supporting Reform, the good populism. We just want to make sure you don’t hold any illegal opinions, like the bad populism. It’s a crime to have unpopular opinions, you know.”

[-] vovchik_ilich@hexbear.net 22 points 2 days ago

"We won't censor and enjail fascists, but we'll monitor what you watch"

[-] Evilphd666@hexbear.net 15 points 2 days ago

nineteeneightyfour

The IRS is trying to do this thing as well. So I mailed my return in this year rather than create a Orwellian biometric ID with a for profit company. Apartently REALIDs aren't real enough for the bastards.

[-] FortifiedAttack@hexbear.net 10 points 2 days ago

A well-maintained sanitation system can combat poopulism, Hexbear user says.

[-] Goblinmancer@hexbear.net 5 points 2 days ago

We will spy on you to shove you "targeted ads"

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