The Digital Shield: Protecting Borders and Benefits with Cutting-Edge IDs

Digital IDs are now being seen as an effective tool to secure borders and prevent benefit fraud. In the UK, more than 40 MPs have urged a nationwide digital ID scheme to combat illegal migration and make public services more efficient. The move is designed to combat off-the-books work and make government more efficient, especially in sectors such as the National Health Service and tax evasion.:

Sources: Biometric Update, The Morning, Biometric Update