White House: No U.S. plan for digital ID
The UK’s Labour government announced a mandatory “Brit Card” digital ID to be in place by August 2029 for work eligibility, sparking a petition with more than 2.8 million signatures to reverse it. The White House told Fox News Digital the U.S. is not currently considering a similar measure, as experts and civil liberties groups highlight privacy and surveillance concerns around digital ID design.
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📌 Key Facts
- More than 2.8 million people have signed a UK petition opposing the plan as of Wednesday.
- UK PM Keir Starmer’s “Brit Card” would be required for work by August 2029 to curb illegal immigration.
- The White House said President Trump is not currently considering a comparable U.S. digital ID requirement.