Keir Starmer's plans for new digital ID systems are facing pushback from banks, requiring certified providers under the DVS framework.
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Updated Aug 31
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What happened
Keir Starmer's plans for new digital ID systems are facing pushback from banks, requiring certified providers under the DVS framework.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
United Kingdom government ministerial department
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Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
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