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Please pass this on "Right now, most people seem horrified by the introduction of digital ID cards in the UK because of the impact to our privacy and freedom. But did you know that the same systems are being quietly introduced for children via the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill? And this doesn't get deleted at 18. The government is bringing in digital IDs for children, collecting their data and setting them up for lifelong monitoring. It might be justified by saying it's for safeguarding, education and healthcare, but its a permanent digital record that follows them everywhere. Children cannot opt out or control how their data is used. Their information will be shared widely, justified as safety, but it will create detailed profiles that can be used as the government sees fit, open to all kinds of uses and potential data leaks. If we value privacy and autonomy for ourselves, we must safeguard children even more. Accepting child digital IDs is accepting universal surveillance by default. The technology involved is the same as with adult digital IDs, but the implications are deeper. We need to ensure that the rights and freedoms of young people are preserved, otherwise we are accepting it for our future adults." Petition, Withdraw the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: https://t.co/msnpX9BN5A...