The UK government is funding eight vaccine passport schemes with £450,000, as reported by the Daily Mail. These initiatives aim to explore ways to allow people to travel and access services safely by verifying their COVID-19 vaccination status. However, there are concerns regarding data privacy and fairness. Some pilot schemes are supported by Mvine and iProov, focusing on secure digital identities. Ministers maintain that any system will be voluntary, addressing concerns over the potential mandatory nature of such passports.

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