Digital ID and Access to Public Services

GOV.UK One Login Technical Documentation

Why linked: Filled the "GOV.UK One Login technical roadmap and integration specifications" gap via web research

The official technical documentation hub for GOV.UK One Login, covering integration specifications for authentication (OIDC/Authorization Code Flow), identity proving, environment setup, and API endpoint details for government service teams onboarding to One Login.

Integrate with GOV.UK One Login's integration environment – One Login technical documentation

Why linked: Filled the "GOV.UK One Login roadmap and integration strategy" gap via web research

Official GDS technical documentation explaining how government service teams integrate with GOV.UK One Login, covering the end-to-end proof-of-concept and integration environment process. It forms the practical integration strategy guidance for onboarding services to One Login.

Proving your identity with the GOV.UK One Login app

Why linked: GOV.UK One Login app identity verification guidance – core implementation material for digital credential system

How to use the GOV.UK One Login app to prove your identity, including how to download the app and how to scan your face and photo ID.

UK digital verification services trust framework data schema (1.0)

Why linked: DVS trust framework data schema 1.0 — interoperability standard underpinning the regime.

A specification to help DVS and relying parties organise and exchange information in a consistent way to enable interoperability

Register of digital identity and attribute services: privacy notice

Why linked: Privacy notice for the DVS register — operational DP compliance artefact.

This notice sets out your rights and how we will process your personal data. It is made under Articles 13 and/or 14 of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

GOV.UK One Login app: accessibility statement

Why linked: GOV.UK One Login app accessibility statement - implementation document for key delivery channel of Digital ID scheme

How we've tested the accessibility of the GOV.UK One Login app, issues we've found, and how you can report problems.

Accessibility statement for the GOV.UK app

Why linked: GOV.UK app accessibility statement - accessibility compliance for integrated Digital ID delivery platform

Find out how accessible the GOV.UK app is and how to tell us about accessibility problems.

ICO Plans for New and Updated Guidance — General Data Protection

Why linked: ICO guidance tracker on DUAA implementation – regulatory guidance emerging from statutory framework

The ICO's live tracker of all guidance being updated or created in response to the DUAA, including publication stages, consultation status, and expected publication dates through Summer 2026.

GOV.UK app: terms and conditions

Why linked: GOV.UK app terms and conditions - policy document for integrated Digital ID delivery platform

This page and any pages it links to explains terms of use for the GOV.UK app. You must agree to these to use the GOV.UK app.

Digital ID scheme: explainer

Why linked: Cabinet Office Digital ID scheme explainer (March 2026) — public-facing framing of the regime.

How a digital ID scheme will make it easier for people in the UK to use government services and help secure our borders.

Getting a security code for GOV.UK One Login

Why linked: GOV.UK One Login security code guidance – operational/user-facing guidance for credential access

How to get a security code to sign in to your GOV.UK One Login and what to do if you're having problems receiving a code.

Supplementary code for digital right to work checks (1.0)

Why linked: Supplementary code for digital right-to-work checks (1.0) – mandatory employment verification implementation specification

A pre-release of the next version of the supplementary code for digital right to work checks

Supplementary code for Disclosure and Barring Service digital identity checks (1.0)

Why linked: Pre-release of the next version of the supplementary code for DBS digital identity checks.

A pre-release of the next version of the supplementary code for Disclosure and Barring Service digital identity checks

How to check whether someone has delegated authority (1.0)

Why linked: Guidance on checking delegated authority under the DVS framework 1.0.

Guidance for services certified against the UK digital verification services trust framework who offer delegated authority as part of their service.

How to create, bind and share attributes (1.0)

Why linked: Guidance on creating, binding and sharing attributes under the DVS framework 1.0.

Guidance on creating, binding, scoring and sharing attributes for organisations certified against the UK digital verification services trust framework as an attribute service provider, or interested in understanding more about attributes.

UK digital verification services trust framework (1.0)

Why linked: Pre-release guidance for UK DVS trust framework 1.0 — operational continuity from gamma (0.4).

A pre-release of the next version of the UK digital verification services trust framework.

Using digital identities with the Money Laundering Regulations

Why linked: DVS guidance on Money Laundering Regulations integration—directly relevant to regulated private-sector identity verification use case within thread scope

The guidance sets out how entities regulated under the Money Laundering Regulations can use digital verification services for customer due diligence checks.

Preparing for the DUAA 2025: Upcoming Complaints Procedure Requirement — Mayer Brown

Why linked: DUAA implementation guidance on complaints procedure requirements—statutory deadline and operational framework for DVS providers

With the complaints procedure deadline approaching on 19 June 2026, organisations must adopt written complaints-handling policies, establish accessible submission channels, and train staff; the ICO proposes outcomes should be provided within three months.

Download the GOV.UK app

Why linked: Download the GOV.UK app guidance - core implementation delivery document

Get faster access to the government information and services by using the GOV.UK app. Find out how to download the GOV.UK app, and what the app does.

Accessing HMRC online services using GOV.UK One Login

Why linked: HMRC integration with GOV.UK One Login – key public service access implementation

Find out how GOV.UK One Login will apply to you and when you can expect to start using it.

Changing the sign in details for your GOV.UK One Login

Why linked: GOV.UK One Login account management guidance – essential user-facing operational documentation

How to change the password, phone number, email address and how you get security codes for your GOV.UK One Login.

Data Use and Access Act 2025: plans for commencement

Why linked: DUAA 2025 commencement plans – government's statutory roadmap for bringing digital ID framework into force

A summary of the government’s plans for bringing into force provisions in the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

GOV.UK One Login privacy notice

Why linked: GOV.UK One Login privacy notice – mandatory transparency document for digital credential system data handling

Find out how GOV.UK One Login collects and uses your data.

Proving your identity with GOV.UK One Login by answering security questions

Why linked: GOV.UK One Login identity verification via security questions – operational guidance for credential proof methods

What to do if you're having problems proving your identity with GOV.UK One Login using security questions.

Guidance and tools for digital accessibility

Why linked: Filled the "Public service digital accessibility and inclusion guidance" gap via web research

Find the best guidance and tools to meet the accessibility regulations.

Certification scheme for the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework

Why linked: Filled the "UK digital identity trust framework and provider accreditation standards" gap via web research

Conformity assessment bodies must follow these processes and requirements when certifying services against the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework.

Find registered digital identity and attribute services

Why linked: Operational guidance on using the DVS register — public-facing implementation of s.32 DUAA.

How to use the register of digital identity and attribute services.

Join the register of digital identity and attribute services

Why linked: Operational guidance on joining the DVS register — implementation of s.33 DUAA.

How to apply to join the register and keep your information up to date.

Supplementary code for Disclosure and Barring Service digital identity checks (0.4)

Why linked: Statutory supplementary code for DBS digital identity checks.

This publication sets out rules for digital verification services supporting Registered Bodies and Responsible Organisations to conduct identity verification as part of Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

Supplementary code for digital right to rent checks (0.4)

Why linked: Statutory supplementary code for digital Right to Rent checks.

This publication sets out rules for digital verification services supporting landlords who choose to conduct digital right to rent checks.

Supplementary code for digital right to work checks (0.4)

Why linked: Statutory supplementary code for digital Right to Work checks — central to mandatory-RtW commitment.

This publication sets out rules for digital verification services supporting employers who choose to conduct digital right to work checks.

UK digital identity and attributes trust framework (0.4)

Why linked: Filled the "UK digital identity trust framework and provider accreditation standards" gap via web research

The most recent version of the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework.

GOV.UK app privacy notice: how we use your data

Why linked: GOV.UK app privacy notice - data protection compliance for core delivery platform

What data we collect from you when you use the GOV.UK app, what we do with your data, how long we keep it for, and how we protect it and keep it secure.

Saving documents to the GOV.UK One Login app: terms and conditions

Why linked: Document storage in GOV.UK One Login app – credential system functionality and terms

The terms and conditions you must agree to when you save a digital document to your GOV.UK One Login app.

Using GOV.UK Wallet in the digital identity sector

Why linked: GOV.UK Wallet guidance for trust framework certified organisations—technical integration for digital credential storage and use

Organisations certified against the trust framework will be able to use the information in GOV.UK Wallet.

Help adding your digital Veteran Card to the GOV.UK One Login app

Why linked: Digital Veteran Card integration with GOV.UK One Login app – credential document storage implementation

What to do if you get stuck adding your digital Veteran Card to the GOV.UK One Login app, including how to download the app and find the QR code or button to add your card.

Help someone use GOV.UK One Login

Why linked: Assisted access to GOV.UK One Login – accessibility and inclusion guidance for credential adoption

What you can and cannot do when you help someone you know create a GOV.UK One Login and prove their identity.

Deleting your GOV.UK One Login

Why linked: GOV.UK One Login deletion guidance – user control and data management within credential system

How to delete your GOV.UK One Login, and what happens if you do this.

Licensing authority guide to right to work checks

Why linked: Licensing authority guide to right to work checks—implementation guidance for mandatory digital right-to-work verification

Guidance for licensing authorities on how to check the immigration status of people who apply for a taxi or private hire licence.

Right to work checks: an employer's guide

Why linked: Filled the "Right to Work checking regime and employer guidance" gap via web research

How to carry out right to work checks, why you need to do them, and which documents you can use.

Conformity assessment bodies for the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework

Why linked: GOV.UK guidance on Conformity Assessment Bodies under the DVS framework — operationalises s.33(6) DUAA.

Find out who can certify digital identity services during the pilot process, and more about the approval and accreditation process.

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: factsheets

Why linked: Official factsheets on the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which is the primary statutory basis for the Digital Verification Services trust framework and digital identity provisions in scope.

Factsheets about the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 which received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025.

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: data protection and privacy changes

Why linked: Summary of data protection and privacy changes in the DUAA 2025, directly relevant to understanding the regulatory framework for digital verification services and digital identity.

A summary of changes to the UK’s data protection and privacy legislation in the Data (Use and Access) Act.

The DUAA 2025 — What Does It Mean for Organisations? (ICO)

Why linked: ICO guidance on DUAA 2025 implementation and compliance, regulator interpretation of the statutory framework for digital verification services and data protection.

The DUAA amends but does not replace the UK GDPR, DPA 2018, and PECR; changes will be phased in between June 2025 and June 2026, with the ICO updating guidance over time as provisions come into effect.

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 — ICO Hub Page

Why linked: ICO Hub Page on Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 - regulator's central guidance on statutory framework for digital verification services

The ICO's central hub for DUAA guidance, covering what the Act means for organisations, law enforcement, and the public, with links to all published and forthcoming guidance.

Encouraging the use of digital technology in identity verification (PG81)

Why linked: HM Land Registry enhanced digital identity verification guidance (PG81) — regulatory and implementation guidance for digital verification services in regulated sector

Information about HM Land Registry’s enhanced level of digital identity verification (practice guide 81).

GOV.UK app testing privacy notice: how we use your data

Why linked: GOV.UK app testing privacy notice is relevant as the GOV.UK app is explicitly named in scope as a linked delivery mechanism for digital ID credential access.

What data we collect from you when you sign up to test the GOV.UK app, what we do with your data, how long we keep it for, protect it and keep it secure.

Identity assurance principles for identity services in government

Why linked: Identity assurance principles for government identity services—foundational policy for GOV.UK One Login and digital ID implementation

The principles government should apply when building a service where users can prove their identity, and what GOV.UK One Login is doing to meet the principles.

Understanding attributes

Why linked: Understanding attributes guidance - DVS trust framework guidance for attribute service providers

A guide for organisations interested in being an 'attribute service provider' certified against the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework.

How to score attributes

Why linked: How to score attributes guidance - DVS trust framework certification guidance

Guidance for organisations certified against the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework as an 'attribute service provider'.

Delegated authority guidance

Why linked: Delegated authority guidance for trust framework - DVS certification guidance

Guidance for organisations certified against the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework who offer delegated authority as part of their service.

How to create and share attributes

Why linked: How to create and share attributes guidance - DVS trust framework certification guidance for attribute service providers

A guide for organisations interested in being an 'attribute service provider' certified against the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework.

Enabling the use of digital identities in the UK

Why linked: Guidance on enabling digital identities in UK – core implementation guidance

We’re working to help people securely prove who they are without having to present physical documents.

Register of digital identity and attribute services: accessibility statement

Why linked: Accessibility statement for the DVS register — engages PSBAR 2018 cross-cutting regime.

This accessibility statement applies to the Digital Identity Register Portal, the Conformity Assessment Body Service and the register of digital identity and attribute services.

Understanding accessibility requirements for public sector bodies

Why linked: Filled the "Digital accessibility standards and compliance guidance" gap via web research

Help your team understand why they need to meet the website and mobile app accessibility regulations.

Digital identity certification for right to work, right to rent and criminal record checks

Why linked: Filled the "Right to Work checking regime and employer guidance" gap via web research

Guidance on how digital identity providers can become certified to complete digital identity checks for the 'Right to Work', 'Right to Rent' and DBS schemes.

Use GOV.UK One Login

Why linked: 2024 guidance on mandatory use of GOV.UK One Login – operational requirement for public-facing identity services

All public facing services which require users to prove their identity and login must use GOV.UK One Login.

UK digital identity and attributes trust framework - beta version

Why linked: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework beta v0.3 - DVS trust framework specification document

An updated version of the digital identity and attributes trust framework, following testing and feedback.

UK digital identity and attributes trust framework alpha v2 (0.2)

Why linked: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework alpha v2 (0.2) – updated technical requirements

A revised (alpha) version of the digital identity trust framework following feedback, plus an invitation to express an interest in testing the framework.

UK digital identity and attributes trust framework alpha v1 (0.1)

Why linked: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework alpha v1 (0.1) – technical requirements document

Requirements for organisations wanting to provide or consume digital identity products and services.

Avoiding discrimination while preventing illegal working: code of practice, 2014

Why linked: Code of practice on avoiding discrimination in right to work checks – contextual guidance for priority use case

Guidance for employers on how to avoid discrimination when carrying out right to work checks.

Identity document validation technology in the right to work and right to rent schemes, and DBS pre-employment checking (accessible version)

Why linked: Filled the "Right to Work checks implementation and integration timelines" gap via web research

In response to: Digital identity document validation technology (IDVT)

Memoranda of Understanding with Singapore: digital trade facilitation, digital identity and cyber security

Why linked: MoU with Singapore on digital identity - international digital ID cooperation relevant to UK scheme design

Digital Secretary Nadine Dorries signed three MoUs with Singapore's Ministry of Communications and Information

Right to work checks: employing EU, EEA and Swiss citizens

Why linked: Right to work checks guidance for EU/EEA citizens - right-to-work checks are a priority use case for Digital ID mandatory credential implementation

Information for employers on checking EU, EEA and Swiss citizens’ right to work.

Understanding attributes

Why linked: Guidance on understanding attributes is directly relevant to the technical architecture of digital identity verification services and the DVS trust framework implementation.

Guidance on understanding attributes is directly relevant to the technical architecture of digital identity verification services and the DVS trust framework implementation.

In response to: Attributes in the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework

How to create and share attributes

Why linked: Guidance on creating and sharing attributes is core technical documentation for the digital verification services framework and credential design.

Guidance on creating and sharing attributes is core technical documentation for the digital verification services framework and credential design.

In response to: Attributes in the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework

How to score attributes

Why linked: Guidance on scoring attributes relates to the trust framework certification criteria and assessment mechanisms for DVS services.

Guidance on scoring attributes relates to the trust framework certification criteria and assessment mechanisms for DVS services.

In response to: Attributes in the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework