UK Government Prepares to Launch Voluntary Digital Driving Licences

The new app-based licences aim to modernize identity verification but raise concerns over privacy and international acceptance.

The UK government plans to introduce digital driving licences through a new gov.uk app by the end of 2025, with an official announcement expected next week.
The digital licences will be voluntary, and physical photocard licences will remain available for all drivers.
The app will feature robust security measures, including biometrics and multifactor authentication, to ensure only the licence holder can access it.
Digital licences could be used for various purposes, such as voting, buying alcohol, and boarding domestic flights, but may face challenges being accepted abroad.
Privacy advocates and campaigners have raised concerns about cybersecurity risks and the potential for digital IDs to become mandatory in the future.