Facebook ID will give access to gov.uk websites

06.10.2012

"This move will not only foster the adoption of online Government services, benefiting citizens, but also reduce the risks and costs associated with identity management for the UK Government."

Others had more reservations. "Although this is a fine scheme in principle and is backed by ministers the danger is that it could be side-lined and used as a fig leaf by the data-hungry government departments," said No2ID general secretary Guy Herbert, quoted in The Independent.