Digital ID comes of age as pubs and bars get go-ahead for biometric scan tech
Summary
New laws in England and Wales allow pubs, bars, and shops to use biometric technology to check if customers are over 18. People can download an app to scan their face and get a digital code that proves their age without showing personal details.Key Facts
- New rules let pubs, nightclubs, and off-licenses use biometric scans to verify age for buying alcohol.
- Customers use apps that scan their face on their phone to create a QR code as proof of age.
- Other technologies, like finger vein scanning, are being considered but are not yet approved.
- The digital ID system is voluntary and won’t replace physical IDs like driving licenses or passports.
- The government hopes this system will lower fake ID use and protect personal data.
- Several companies, including Yoti and Luciditi, provide the digital ID apps.
- Users have about 30 seconds to scan their face and prove their age to prevent older friends from lending their phone.
- About a quarter of UK young adults (18-25) have already downloaded a digital ID app.
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