Privacy and identity are two emotive and complex subjects. The conception of a Digital Pound is no less so. Design decisions taken at the early stages of development will have long-lasting effects. They should be taken following clear and considered discussions amongst all stakeholders. The goal of the Digital Pound Foundation’s Privacy and Identity Working Group is to facilitate an objective discussion of the privacy and identity issues concerning a Digital Pound. It will articulate the viewpoints of all the stakeholders and develop a set of principles against which solution options can be evaluated. Through open communication it will provide a resource for decision makers to consult when evaluating the benefits of different approaches.
- Consult and engage with interested DPF Members on the subject of identity and privacy in the context of a digital Pound
- Communicate with external stakeholders through published articles, documents and public meetings so as to get feedback on the DPF analysis as it develops
- Achieve a broad consensus on a generic set of principles that should be applied to the Digital Pound
- Assess the emerging design of the Digital Pound against these principles and thereby provide constructive and reasoned critiques
Group Lead
David Rennie, our Privacy and Identity Working Group lead, brings extensive expertise to the table. With a background as a payments consultant, David has dedicated the past 18 years to immersing himself in the oscillating debate surrounding identity in the UK. His involvement spans pivotal initiatives such as the Identity Card Programme, James Crosby’s independent review, the Privacy and Consumer Advisory Group, the Open Identity Exchange, and GOV.UK Verify.
All Digital Pound Foundation members have the opportunity to get involved in the creation of educational materials, thought leadership and resources, as well as an engaging programme of communications, publications and events, that will not only support the wider understanding of new forms of digital money, but help to showcase their knowledge and expertise. Simply head over to our membership page where you can find information about our various membership options.
We are now offering a discounted ‘Single Working Group Membership Package’, providing access to a choice of two of our Working Groups: Digital Sustainable Finance Working Group or Privacy and Identity Working Group.
In addition to joining one of these Working Groups, you will also benefit from:
- Free attendance to all our in-person and online events, with the possibility of speaking opportunities where they relate to your Working Group activity
- Participation in our Roundtables where organised by the Working Group you’re a member of
- Access to our members-only WhatsApp group
- An announcement of your membership via our website, newsletter, and social media channels
- Addition of your logo and backlink to our website, placed among our other members
You can choose to upgrade your membership at any stage should you wish to gain access to all our Working Groups, in addition to the other full membership benefits. For more information, please visit our membership page using the button below.
