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by jeff_vader 984 days ago
The design, look and feel is great. Authenticating / proving your identity on the other hand is lacking: https://www.gov.uk/using-your-gov-uk-one-login/proving-your-...

Meanwhile, at least in some EU countries, you can authenticate using your identity card and USB smartcard reader.

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Proving your id: passport or ID card, 'new' driving license, domestic bill. There's a lot of ex-pats don't have the last two. Repeatedly being told to log in to the site is a pain if its impossible. Extremely well designed, though.
It can be done without an ID card and card reader too. BankID is what we use in Norway.
I’m guessing that’s similar to what we have in Canada - which is essentially sign on through a banking provider? A couple provinces have their own sign on system with their services card now too - BC included.
Or identity card and your phone as an NFC reader