英国将数字身份识别年龄降至13岁,尽管遭到反对,但援引效率和青少年使用率。 UK to lower digital ID age to 13, citing efficiency and teen usage, despite opposition.

由首相基尔·斯塔默爵士领导的联合王国政府正在考虑在公众协商后,将其数字身份识别系统的年龄降低到13岁。 The UK government, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, is considering lowering the age for its digital ID system to 13, following public consultation. 外交秘书伊维特·库珀为这一行动辩护,指出许多青少年已经使用数字ID,并强调一致性和效率。 Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper defended the move, noting many teens already use digital IDs and emphasizing consistency and efficiency. 该系统最初侧重于处理非法移民问题,将扩大到公共服务,如福利和账单支付。 The system, initially focused on tackling illegal migration, would expand to public services like benefits and bill payments. 虽然Starmer赞扬印度的Aadhaar系统是一个模型,但英国版本将公开运行,而且可能有所不同,没有确认生物鉴别技术的使用。 While Starmer praised India’s Aadhaar system as a model, the UK version would be publicly run and likely differ, with no confirmation on biometric use. 超过280万人签署了一份反对该计划的请愿书, Over 2.8 million people have signed a petition opposing the plan, but officials say the benefits must be clearly communicated.