Digital ID in the UK and 3D Printing Censorship in New York Face Scrutiny
The **Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)** is challenging proposed policies in both the UK and New York. These policies involve a new digital ID scheme and restrictions on 3D printing, respectively, raising concerns about privacy and freedom of expression.
# Digital ID Scheme Proposed in the UK
Last September, the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister **Keir Starmer** announced plans to introduce a new digital ID scheme. The initiative aims to simplify identity verification by enabling citizens to create virtual IDs on their personal devices, containing information such as names and dates of birth.
# New York's 3D Printing Restrictions
New York's proposed 2026-2027 budget includes provisions that would mandate all 3D printers sold in the state to use print-blocking censorware. This software would monitor every print job for prohibited designs. Furthermore, the policy would introduce felony charges for possessing or sharing specific design files. The vote on the state budget could...