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2026-07-20 18:31 UTC
@annehargreaves@ioc.exchange What means do they use in the UK to create an initial trustworthy binding between the human and the ID card?
Here in the US that often requires a visit along with various ancillary identity-supporting materials (ranging from passports to utility bills). That visit often only needs to be made once - from that point on renewals tend to be easy.
(Renewals are useful because people age and look different, and it is useful to have some means to "garbage collect" IDs when people move away or die.)
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@annehargreaves@ioc.exchange 2026-07-20 19:48
@karlauerbach@sfba.social The voting ID isn't valid for any other purpose apart from voting. You have to provide a photo & National Insurance number (this is the number you need for work, tax etc). The gov website says "Apply for photo ID to vote You’ll be asked for: a digital photo of yourself - check what kind of photo you need on the Electoral Commission website your National Insurance number You can still apply if you do not have a National Insurance number. You’ll need to provide other documents to prove your identity, for example a birth certificate, bank statement and utility bill."