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The UK Government’s New Digital ID Wallet: Opportunity or Threat for ID Providers? [Live Event]


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With the launch of the UK’s government ID Wallet and digital driver’s license, the way people prove their identity in the UK is about to change.

But as the government steps into the digital ID space, big questions remain about the role of private identity providers, data privacy, and the long-term impact on businesses that rely on ID verification.

In this live event, we’re joined by Robin Tombs, Co-founder and CEO at Yoti, one of the UK's leading digital ID and verification providers, and Richard Oliphant, Legal Consultant at RO Legal Consulting and expert in digital identity law and electronic signatures.

(4:07) What does the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill mean for digital ID wallets?

(9:13) Are digital IDs currently legal to use in sectors like alcohol sales?

(9:57) What impact could the UK’s digital ID wallet and digital driver’s licenses have on the market?

(12:50) What’s the expected timeline for adoption of government-issued digital credentials?

(13:20) How long might it take for sector-specific regulations to catch up?

(17:08) Will the rollout of digital ID create new business opportunities for identity providers?

(22:42) Are IDV companies facing uncertainty and frustration as these changes unfold?

(23:07) What should identity providers and IAM platforms be thinking about as digital IDs evolve?

(35:03) Will past resistance to centralized ID systems in the UK affect public perception of the new wallet?

(38:27) What are the key concerns from industry regarding the government wallet?

(40:27) What one piece of advice would you give the UK government for the wallet rollout?

(42:52) Is the government listening to feedback from the identity industry?

(45:09 Is the UK planning anything similar to the EU Digital Identity Wallet in terms of interoperability or regulation?

(47:03) Will the FCA continue to require storage of full KYC documentation?

(49:45) Will EU-issued digital ID wallets be accepted in the UK for common use cases?

(54:09) Will the UK wallet also support organizational identity, not just individual IDs?

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