Authorities say it will help protect personal data and simplify access to digital services. The system is still volunteer, but many experts doubt it and believe that it will be difficult to refuse to participate in time.
Human rights activists and scientists warn: the new identity offers the state more opportunities to monitor users’ actions and prevent “unwanted views”. Some call this system “digital totalitarianism.”
Nevertheless, the launch is planned in mid -July.
Source: Ferra
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