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Big Brother Watch Response to Digital ID Statement by the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister

Big Brother Watch’s senior legal officer Jasleen Chaggar condemned the UK government’s proposed national digital ID scheme, describing it as a multi‑billion‑pound project lacking democratic approval. The campaign highlights that nearly three million citizens have signed a petition opposing the mandatory ID, and that ministers are divided over sharing NHS and education data. Chaggar warned that the scheme would create a comprehensive log of personal information and could enable police to use ID photos for a nationwide facial‑recognition database. The organization is calling for the plan to be abandoned amid privacy, security, and cost concerns.