UK's Digital ID walks into a bar... two months after being killed off
The national scheme may be dead, but digital IDs can now prove you're old enough to buy booze
Two months after the UK's national digital ID scheme was scrapped, digital IDs are now being embraced for a more practical purpose. Starting today, pubs, bars, restaurants, music venues, and shops in England and Wales can accept digital proof of age when selling alcohol, allowing customers to use an app on their phone instead of searching for a driving license or passport.
The change is voluntary, with businesses not obligated to accept digital proof of age and customers not required to use it. However, the technology's widespread adoption may take time. The government admits that the new rules are still in their early stages and may face challenges in gaining broad support.
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