🆔🔐 Digital ID, Cyber Security, and Charity-Sector Risks — What UK leaders need to know
The landscape is shifting fast. From government plans for Digital ID to a spike in cyber incidents and growing financial pressure on charities, there’s a lot to track—and practical steps you can take today. Here’s the quick rundown with actions to keep your organisation resilient. 💼✨
1) Digital ID is coming to the workplace
Government proposals indicate Digital ID could become the standard for Right to Work checks.
IDs would be stored securely on phones, with robust encryption and alternatives for non‑smartphone users.
A formal consultation is expected—employers should get ready to engage.
Map your onboarding/RTW process now, identify what would change, and prepare a fallback route for those without smartphones.
Watch for consultation updates and plan policy updates in advance.
2) Cyber security: practical help you can use today
UK threat activity remains elevated, with major incidents continuing to rise.
Free/low‑cost support is available to raise your baseline quickly.
Use the NCSC Cyber Action Toolkit to prioritise controls.
Consider Cyber Essentials certification (which can include cyber liability insurance for eligible SMEs).
Sign up for Early Warning alerts and use takedown services to tackle spoofing/phishing.
3) Charity-sector risk picture
More charities are running operating deficits while demand rises and costs remain high.
Greater reliance on reserves and ongoing concerns around public trust highlight the need for tighter governance.
Refresh cashflow forecasting and scenario plans.
Revisit your reserves policy and risk register.
Ensure trustees have clear oversight and timely management information.
Read the full article for details and next steps 👇
https://tag-agl.com/news/digital-id-cyber-security-and-charity-risks/
