Gov.UK responds to academics' claims that its e-identity system is insecure

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Gov.UK Verify head Janet Hughes invites researchers to work with them on privacy and security

Gov.UK has responded to claims in a research paper by University College London academics that its Gov.UK Verify e-identity system is insecure. "Gov.UK Verify protects users' privacy. It has bee...

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