Phones have transformed so many aspects of our lives and yet, the way we prove who we are hasn’t changed. We’re still asked to show paper documents each time we need to prove who we are. This can be inconvenient, time consuming and insecure.
Using a passport or driving licence each time we need to prove our age or identity means we share more information than necessary. After all, it’s not possible to use a driving licence to prove your age, without showing the whole document and sharing details like your full name and address too.
We can do almost everything with our phones, so why not use them for ID too?
A Digital ID gives you an easier, smarter and safer way to prove who you are.
Unfortunately, there are a few misunderstandings about Digital IDs. Some people worry about their privacy, that they could be the start of a national ID system, or a way to collect lots of personal data. With our Digital ID apps, none of these claims are true.
We believe people should choose whether they’d like to use a Digital ID – based on the facts.
Our Digital ID fact sheet addresses common misunderstandings and explains the facts from the fiction.