The changes will give people the option to use a digital version of their driver's licence from their phone to prove how old they are when buying age restricted items online and in person
Motorists throughout the UK will soon have the option to use a digital version of their driver's licence from their mobile phones. This can be used to verify their age when purchasing age-restricted items both online and in-store, as well as confirming their driving eligibility.
This development comes as the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology becomes the new home for a revamped Government Digital Service . The GDS aims to "use digital tools and data to transform public services and help the taxpayer benefit from £45 billion in efficiency savings – essential to delivering its Plan for Change."
"For people who choose to use GOV.UK Wallet, they will find it easier to prove they're entitled to benefits or check their age when buying alcohol or DIY equipment, with more security and trust than ever before. Crucially, it also opens huge opportunities to make interacting with public services much easier by putting people in control of their own data.
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