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Digital ID can help us to combat illegal migration. A well-designed digital identity system also empowers citizens, giving them secure convenient access to services like healthcare. Digital ID is about letting people control their own data, while delivering faster, fairer, and more personalised services in the digital age. Read... show more

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Look at data on firms employing those with no right to work and there are two clear themes: ignorance of the rules and companies deliberately breaking them. We already have digital verification services. Hard to see how Digital ID would crack illegal working? Times Radio

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