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Digital ID and Access to Public Services

The UK Digital Access to Services Bill and wider Digital ID programme: a national digital credential for proving identity across public services and parts of the wider economy, linked to the GOV.UK app, GOV.UK One Login, the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 digital verification services framework, and priority uses including digital right-to-work checks.

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2026

8 events
24 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

More than one million helped get connected and get online thanks to government digital inclusion action plan

Why linked: 24 March 2026 GOV.UK news release on the One-Year-On digital inclusion progress — inclusion context for mandatory RtW.

More than a million people including the elderly, unemployed, and people living in rural communities have benefited from the combined efforts of government, industry and charities to boost digital inclusion and help more people get online.

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18 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Copyright and AI Progress

Why linked: Copyright and AI Progress report with impact assessment under DUAA - statutory reporting requirement under Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

UIN: HCWS1416 Today I am publishing a report and impact assessment on Copyright and AI which will also be laid in Parliament. This fulfils the commitment under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and sets out our proposed next …

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10 Mar 2026 | Announcement Cabinet Office Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Government Digital Service linked direct

Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID

Why linked: 10 March 2026 Cabinet Office press release launching the Digital ID consultation.

The Government has launched a consultation asking the public to share their views on how digital ID is used to make public services quicker, easier and more secure to access.

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12 Feb 2026 | Announcement linked direct

UK: Commencement of the Data Protection Provisions in the DUAA — DLA Piper Privacy Matters

Why linked: Commencement of Data Protection Provisions in DUAA — activation of data protection rules governing digital ID data handling

The Commencement No. 6 Regulations brought the majority of key amendments to the UK's data protection and e-privacy framework into force on 5 February 2026; the staggered approach drew criticism for giving organisations very short notice.

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5 Feb 2026 | Announcement linked direct

DUAA: Commencement No. 6 Regulations Are Now in Force — Womble Bond Dickinson

Why linked: DUAA Commencement No. 6 news - activation of DUAA amendments relevant to digital verification services framework

The Commencement No. 6 Regulations activate the bulk of DUAA provisions amending UK GDPR, PECR and the DPA 2018; the ICO has clarified it will apply the law as it stood at the time of any infringement when assessing enforcement.

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19 Jan 2026 | Announcement Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

Written Ministerial Statement: Roadmap for Modern Digital Government 2025–2030 (19 January 2026)

Why linked: Written Ministerial Statement on Modern Digital Government roadmap 2025–2030 – substantive government policy statement on digital ID and GOV.UK One Login implementation

As of October 2025, over 13.2 million people have proven their identity through GOV.UK One Login; the GOV.UK app was launched in July 2025 and has achieved over 200,000 downloads.

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2025

15 events
15 Dec 2025 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Statement on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence

Why linked: Statement on Copyright and AI referencing Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 - demonstrates DUAA as cross-cutting legislation but primarily AI-focused; include for temporal legislative context

UIN: HCWS1165 Today I am laying an Act Paper updating Parliament on the government’s progress on copyright and AI, fulfilling the commitment under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.Our approach to copyright and AI must support prosperity for all …

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15 Dec 2025 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Statement on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence

Why linked: Statement on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence under DUAA - statutory reporting fulfilling DUAA commitment

Today I am laying an Act Paper updating Parliament on the government's progress on copyright and AI, fulfilling the commitment under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

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23 Oct 2025 | Announcement Cabinet Office Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Machinery of government: digital ID

Why linked: 23 October 2025 machinery-of-government GOV.UK news on Digital ID departmental change.

The government has announced a machinery of government change

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23 Oct 2025 | Announcement Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street linked direct

New Digital ID to make life easier for millions

Why linked: 23 October 2025 GOV.UK news on the new Digital ID making life easier — the PM's announcement of the scheme.

The Prime Minister today set out how a new national digital ID will bring Britain into the modern age – making everyday life easier for millions, cutting red tape and putting power back in people’s hands.

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23 Oct 2025 | Announcement Leader of the House of Lords linked direct

Digital Identity Scheme: Departmental Responsibility

Why linked: Lords-side repeat (HLWS984) of the same machinery-of-government change.

UIN: HLWS984 My Rt Hon Friend the Prime Minister has made the following statement:I am making this statement to bring to the House’s attention the following Machinery of Government update. In order to deliver this cross-government priority, the Cabinet Office …

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23 Oct 2025 | Announcement Prime Minister linked direct

Machinery of Government

Why linked: 23 October 2025 PM machinery-of-government statement moving Digital ID lead to the Cabinet Office (HCWS981).

UIN: HCWS981 I am making this statement to bring to the House’s attention the following Machinery of Government update. In order to deliver this cross-government priority, the Cabinet Office will have overall responsibility of the new digital identity scheme, includin...

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17 Oct 2025 | Announcement Veterans UK linked direct

Digital version of Veteran Card launched

Why linked: Digital Veteran Card launched via GOV.UK One Login app - practical implementation of national digital credential system in scope

Veterans can now apply for and download a secure digital version of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card via the GOV.UK One Login app.

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17 Oct 2025 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Government Digital Service Ministry of Defence Office for Veterans' Affairs linked direct

Digital version of Veteran Card launched for quicker and easier access to support

Why linked: Digital version of Veteran Card via GOV.UK One Login — substantive use case of national digital credential for identity verification

Veterans can now apply for and download a secure digital version of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card via the GOV.UK One Login app.

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26 Sep 2025 | Announcement Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street linked direct

New digital ID scheme to be rolled out across UK

Why linked: 26 September 2025 announcement of the new digital ID scheme — the originating policy announcement.

A new digital ID scheme will help combat illegal working while making it easier for the vast majority of people to use vital government services. Digital ID will be mandatory for Right to Work checks by the end of the …

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30 Jun 2025 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Government Digital Service linked direct

Public services put in your pocket with trial GOV.UK App launched today

Why linked: 2025 GOV.UK App trial launch announcement – integration of digital credential with app-based service access

A trial version of the GOV.UK App is to be available to download on smartphones today, putting public services in people’s pocket to save them from wasting time on admin.

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20 Jun 2025 | Announcement linked implements

UK digital identity legislation passes another important milestone – Enabling Digital Identity blog

Why linked: Official government blog marking Royal Assent of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, the key legislative milestone for DVS.

On 19 June, the Data (Use and Access) Act received Royal Assent. This is a major milestone for the government's work to make sure individuals and businesses across the UK have access to trusted digital identity services.

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26 Feb 2025 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Digital Inclusion Action Plan – First Steps: An update on Government’s approach to Digital Inclusion

Why linked: Lords HLWS466 repeat of the Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps statement.

UIN: HLWS466 I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Honourable Friend, the Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms, Chris Bryant MP.Today, the Government has laid before Parliament the Digital …

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26 Feb 2025 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Digital Inclusion Action Plan – First Steps: An update on Government’s approach to Digital Inclusion

Why linked: HCWS471 — Chris Bryant statement on the Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps.

UIN: HCWS471 Today, the Government has laid before Parliament the Digital Inclusion Action Plan - First Steps, which includes a call for evidence on the government’s proposed focus areas.It is estimated that 1.6 million people in the UK live largely …

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2024

5 events
21 Dec 2024 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Pubgoers given choice to prove age with phones next year in boost for high street and hospitality sectors

Why linked: News announcement on age verification using digital ID on phones (private-sector use case), relevant as an early implementation example within the regulated DVS framework.

People will be able to use digital ID's on their phones to verify their age when purchasing alcohol in pubs, clubs, and shops from next year.

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12 Nov 2024 | Announcement Department for Education Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Government Digital Service linked direct

GOV.UK One Login makes securing and completing an apprenticeship easier

Why linked: GOV.UK One Login for apprenticeship access — implementation of digital identity integration with public service access

GOV.UK One Login simplifies access to public services by offering a single sign-on, removing the need for multiple usernames and passwords.

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4 Oct 2024 | Announcement Companies House linked direct

Companies House to join GOV.UK One Login

Why linked: Companies House joins GOV.UK One Login — regulated private-sector digital identity credential adoption

From autumn 2024, Companies House online services will start moving to GOV.UK One Login.

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24 Jan 2024 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

Alcohol Licensing – Age Verification: Digital identity, technology and remote sales – Consultation on amending the Licensing Act

Why linked: 2024 alcohol age verification consultation – regulated private-sector use case for digital identity verification services

UIN: HCWS205 The Government is today launching a consultation on whether to allow digital identities and technology to play a role in age verification for alcohol sales, as well as whether to amend legislation in order to specify that for …

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24 Jan 2024 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

Alcohol Licensing – Age Verification: Digital identity, technology and remote sales – Consultation on amending the Licensing Act

Why linked: 2024 Lords statement on alcohol age verification consultation – parliamentary record of private-sector DVS extension

UIN: HLWS200 My Rt Hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire (Chris Philp) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The Government is today launching a consultation on whether to allow digital identities and technology to …

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2023

3 events
29 Aug 2023 | Announcement Cabinet Office linked direct

Government and Post Offices team up so people can access public services in-person

Why linked: Post Office partnership for One Login in-person access - inclusion and accessibility implementation measure

A new partnership with the Post Office will make online government services easier to access. An in-person service for the One Login programme will support people with lower digital skills to verify their identity.

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6 Jul 2023 | Announcement Cabinet Office Government Digital Service linked direct

GOV.UK One Login: 1.5 million people already benefiting from reform of government services online

Why linked: 2023 GOV.UK One Login milestone announcement – operational launch and user adoption of core digital ID platform

A new universal login is making public services easier to access online for more than 1.5 million people. The system, allows users to have just one account, one username, one password and one identity check to use Government services.

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23 May 2023 | Announcement Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Government Digital Service linked direct

FAQs on government digital identity consultation response

Why linked: Government response to consultation on draft legislation for identity verification – core policy document

Frequently Asked Questions regarding the government response to the consultation on draft legislation to support identity verification

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2022

4 events
10 Mar 2022 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Digital Identity and Attributes Consultation Response

Why linked: Government response to Digital Identity and Attributes Consultation (2022), substantive policy response document on digital identity strategy and scope.

UIN: HCWS668 I wish to inform the House that the Government has today published its response to the digital identity and attributes consultation.In our increasingly digital world, and as technology devices become ever more integral to everyday life, being able …

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10 Mar 2022 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Digital Identity and Attributes Consultation Response

Why linked: 2022 consultation response statement – formal government response to public consultation, core policy development

UIN: HLWS658 I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Honourable Friend, the Minister for Media, Data, and Digital Infrastructure, Julia Lopez MP:I wish to inform the House that the Government has …

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2021

8 events
19 Jul 2021 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Digital Identity and Attributes Consultation

Why linked: 2021 consultation launch on enabling legislation for digital identity – foundational policy announcement for the thread

UIN: HCWS197 I am pleased to inform the House that the Government is today publishing a public consultation on enabling legislation to strengthen digital identity use for the whole economy.More and more people, in all walks of life, are using …

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19 Jul 2021 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Digital Identity and Attributes Consultation

Why linked: 2021 Lords repeating statement on Digital Identity and Attributes consultation – parliamentary record of policy commitment

UIN: HLWS192 My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Matt Warman MP, has made the following Statement:I am pleased to inform the House that the Government is today publishing a public consultation on …

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27 Apr 2021 | Announcement Cabinet Office linked direct

Written Ministerial Statement on GOV.UK Verify and the single sign-on and digital identity assurance pilot

Why linked: 2021 ministerial statement on GOV.UK Verify and single sign-on/digital identity assurance pilot – core development stage

UIN: HCWS942 I would like to update the House on the GOV.UK Verify programme and the development of a new cross-Government single sign-on and digital identity assurance pilot. This update follows the Written Ministerial Statement in April 2020 made by …

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27 Apr 2021 | Announcement Cabinet Office linked direct

Written Ministerial Statement on GOV.UK Verify and the single sign-on and digital identity assurance pilot

Why linked: 2021 Lords repeating statement on GOV.UK Verify and digital identity assurance pilot – parliamentary record

UIN: HLWS937 My Hon. Friend, the Parliamentary Secretary (Julia Lopez MP), has today made the following written statement:I would like to update the House on the GOV.UK Verify programme and the development of a new cross-Government single sign-on and digital …

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2020

3 events
1 Sep 2020 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Next steps outlined for UK’s use of digital identity

Why linked: News announcement on Digital Identity Strategy Board and new principles, government statement on policy development and governance framework.

Digital Identity Strategy Board develops new principles to boost secure use of digital identity

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29 Apr 2020 | Announcement Cabinet Office linked direct

Digital Identity and GOV.UK Verify Programme Update

Why linked: 2020 Commons statement on GOV.UK Verify and digital identity services – parliamentary record of programme status

UIN: HCWS217 I would like to update the House on the GOV.UK Verify programme and the provision of digital identity services to government, following the WMS of October 2018 by the former Minister for Implementation, Rt Hon Oliver Dowden CBE …

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29 Apr 2020 | Announcement Cabinet Office linked direct

Digital Identity and GOV.UK Verify Programme Update

Why linked: 2020 Digital Identity and GOV.UK Verify Programme Update – ministerial statement on programme evolution

UIN: HLWS213 My Rt Hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Rt Hon Michael Gove MP) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I would like to update the House on the GOV.UK Verify programme and the provision …

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