The UK has recently announced plans to make digital IDs mandatory, sparking significant controversy. Opponents of these plans have organized mass protests and gathered nearly 3 million signatures for a public petition. Protesters argue that digital IDs threaten the independence and privacy of British citizens, potentially leading to a surveillance state where people are subjected to a form of fascist dictatorship. Given the UK government’s handling of issues such as illegal immigration and the arrest of citizens defending their homes from break-ins or simply expressing their opinions online, it is understandable that many believe digital IDs will only complicate life further for the British.