Digital ID: A New Era for Veterans
A minister has stated that the new virtual Veteran Card can serve as a "really good case study" to demonstrate the benefits of digital identity.
The example set by the new virtual Veteran Card can serve as a "really good case study" of the benefits of digital identity and could also help address people's "legitimate concerns" surrounding the technology.
Digital government minister Ian Murray discussed the launch of the electronic version of the ID document for former military personnel, which can help showcase the benefits of digital ID technology.
The minister's statement comes as the government makes its move into digital credentials, with the virtual Veteran Card being a key example of the technology's potential.
Author's summary: Minister praises digital ID benefits.