As the UK gears up to make digital ID mandatory for all UK citizens, across the globe similar schemes already exist.

Sir Keir Starmer announced last week that all UK citizens are to have mandatory ID to prove their right to live and work in the country, which will be kept in a 'wallet' similar to that of Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.

The prime minister argued ID cards will ensure the UK's "borders are more secure", but the plan drew criticism from Labour's political opponents, including the Conservatives, Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats.

While the success of the scheme remains to be seen, the government has said it is going to use the best aspects of digital IDs already being used in a handful of countries including Estonia, Denmark and India in its design.

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