Empowering the Public Sector with Certified Digital Identity

In her talk "Empowering the Public Sector with Certified Digital Identity," Shelley Langan-Newton, CEO of SQR, will spotlight the transformative power of digital identity solutions in the public sector. She'll emphasise the urgent need for public-private collaboration to unlock the full potential of secure and inclusive digital identity systems.

UK's Digital Evolution: A Huge Step Forward

Acknowledging the positive direction of UK Government's digitisation efforts in it's announcement of mDLs and the gov. It's a huge step forward, recognising the increasingly rapid global digital evolution. This progress aligns perfectly with the government's proposals for Mobile Driving Licenses (MDLs) and the gov.uk wallet.

Shelley will stress that Gov.uk critical considerations and demonstrate the benefits of working with certified digital identity providers can offer:

Enhanced Accuracy: Minimising errors by binding data from multiple places, ensuring data integrity.

Fraud Prevention: Verifying identities to restrict access to sensitive information and prevent fraudulent claims.

Privacy Protection: Meeting stringent ID proving requirements while preserving individual privacy.

By showcasing real-world applications, Shelley will illustrate how these solutions empower the public sector to enhance transparency, combat financial crime, and build a more trusted digital future.

This talk will present a compelling case for the crucial role of public-private collaboration in driving innovation, strengthening resilience against emerging threats, and fostering trust in digital systems.