Britain to Introduce Compulsory Digital ID for Workers

The UK government is preparing to roll out a compulsory digital identification system for workers, a move officials say will modernize record-keeping and strengthen employment oversight.

Under the new framework, all employees will be required to register with a government-approved digital ID. The system is expected to streamline verification processes, reduce paperwork, and curb illegal employment practices.

Supporters argue that the initiative will bring greater efficiency and transparency to the labor market, ensuring that workers’ qualifications and rights are accurately recorded. Critics, however, have raised privacy concerns, warning that compulsory IDs could give the government excessive control over personal data.

Authorities have yet to provide a timeline for the full rollout, but officials say pilot programs will begin in selected sectors before nationwide adoption.