UK government forms advisory board to oversee digital ID project
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Summary
The UK government has established an advisory board for its digital ID project, bringing together experts to challenge policy decisions and ensure the system works for everyone. Key members include David Rogers (IoT security expert and CEO of Copper Horse), Justine Roberts of Mumsnet (who joined after a 2019 data breach affecting 46 accounts), and Victor Dominello, who launched New South Wales' digital driver's license in 2019. The board aims to provide critical oversight and diverse perspectives on the digital ID initiative.
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Victor Dominello, who launched New South Wales' digital driver's license in 2019, said it was more secure than the physical version.
The board includes David Rogers, an IoT security expert and CEO of Copper Horse, who previously advised on telecoms diversification and supported the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022.
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