In this episode, I’m joined by Jane Murdoch — former Chief Information Security Officer, cybersecurity expert, and now a powerful voice in public education around digital identity and data privacy.

We dive into the UK government’s growing push toward digital ID, and what’s quietly unfolding beneath the surface — from new director ID requirements, to proposed systems like Gov Wallet, one login, and unique identifiers for children linked to education and wellbeing.

Jane breaks down how these systems, while often presented as convenience or safety, could collectively create a framework for increased monitoring, control, and restriction — touching everything from banking and travel to access to services.

We speak about data desensitisation, the risks of big tech logins, wearable health tracking, and the shift toward a cashless society — and what this could mean for personal freedom over time.

Importantly, Jane also shares practical steps we can take now to protect our privacy, from understanding GDPR rights, to using alternative platforms, creating separation between identities, and becoming more conscious of the digital footprints we leave behind.

This is a conversation that invites awareness, discernment, and responsibility in a rapidly changing world.

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