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Britain to introduce compulsory digital ID for workers

(www.reuters.com)
525 points alex77456 | 1 comments | 26 Sep 25 02:09 UTC | HN request time: 0.221s | source
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digianarchist ◴[26 Sep 25 03:13 UTC] No.45382207[source]▶
If it's only applicable to citizens then how do they hope it will help on migration?

Edit: The Times says this is to include all workers:

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/digital-id-comp...

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OhMeadhbh ◴[26 Sep 25 03:16 UTC] No.45382224[source]▶
When the cops stop you on the street and ask for your digital ID and you can't show it to them, they'll take you to a deportation center. #PapersPlease
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1. laurieg ◴[26 Sep 25 05:45 UTC] No.45383098[source]▶
This is how things work in Japan. If you are not a Japanese citizen then the police can ask to see your residence card to confirm your status.