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Failure to present a BritCard when required may result in denial of employment, housing, or access to certain services. Employers and landlords will be legally obligated to verify status through the system, and failure to do so may result in fines or penalties.

While enforcement details are still emerging, civil liberties groups warn that the scheme could disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Those without smartphones, digital literacy, or stable housing may struggle to access or maintain their digital ID, potentially pushing them further into the margins of society.

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[–] Tagger@lemmy.world 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It's funny that you say living here sounds like a distopia ...

[–] Zorque@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

But whattabout all the terrible things someone else does...

Yeah, America has the leading edge on neo-fascism right now, don't get competitive about it.