According to CoinDesk, the UK announced the results of the digital pound consultation on Thursday, and privacy issues have become a key concern. Experts said that the idea of adopting a platform model and introducing legislation to deal with privacy issues should help. The UK's approach to dealing with privacy issues brought about by the digital pound should help allay concerns. The consultation on the UK digital pound ended in June last year, and the Bank of England (BoE) and the Treasury announced the results of the consultation on Thursday. Many responses welcomed the proposed digital pound design, but the primary concern was privacy. Several experts interviewed by CoinDesk believed that the government's approach to these issues could be effective. "The government has recognized privacy issues at every stage," said Jannah Patchay, executive director and head of policy at the Digital Pound Foundation, in an interview. She praised the government for doing "very well" on this point. In the platform model, the Bank of England only provides the core infrastructure and ledger for the digital pound, while private companies will serve as wallet providers. Private platforms require identity information of wallet account holders to comply with anti-money laundering regulations. The government said it will take a cautious approach and may make a decision on the digital pound in 2025 or 2026. Before the digital pound is launched, Parliament will pass legislation to protect people's privacy. However, it is not yet clear what exactly the government legislation to safeguard people's privacy will look like. In addition, the digital pound is still in the design stage, which means nothing is certain, said Louise Abbott, partner at law firm Cornerstone. The government has promised to consult more with the public before making a final decision on the future of the digital pound.