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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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12 May 2026 | Consultation (closed) Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Smart Data opportunities in digital markets

Why linked: Smart Data scheme consultation under DUAA 2025 – related data-sharing framework emerging from same statutory basis

We are seeking views on whether and how to introduce a Smart Data scheme in digital markets, using the new powers provided under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Smart Data opportunities in digital markets
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↓ Smart Data opportunities in digital markets: privacy notice ↓ Smart Data opportunities in digital markets: government res…
28 Apr 2026 | Consultation (open) Cabinet Office Context · primary home: Police Reform Bill linked direct

Making public services work for you with your digital identity

Why linked: DUAA commencement regulations (No. 6) for data protection provisions, Part 5 focused but contextually relevant

DUAA commencement regulations (No. 6) for data protection provisions, Part 5 focused but contextually relevant

In response to: Making public services work for you with your digital identity

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
28 Apr 2026 | Consultation (closed) Cabinet Office Context · primary home: Digital ID and Access to Publ… linked evidence

Making public services work for you with your digital identity

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

This consultation seeks views on a proposed national digital ID system for British and Irish citizens and foreign nationals with permission to be in the UK.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Making public services work for you with your d…
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↓ Making public services work for you with your digital ident… (91pp) ↓ Making public services work for you with your digital ident… (102pp) ↓ Gwneud i wasanaethau cyhoeddus weithio i chi gyda'ch hunani… (113pp) ↓ Making public services work for you with your digital ident… (5pp) ↓ Making public services work for you with your digital ident… (4pp)
31 Mar 2026 | Consultation (open) Information Commissioner's Office linked direct

ADM Guidance Consultation

Why linked: ICO consultation on automated decision-making guidance - relevant to data protection framework for digital identity services

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is consulting on draft guidance about automated decision-making, including profiling . This guidance serves as an update to existing guidance on automated decision-making and profiling. The updates to our guidance follow the introduction of the …

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26 Feb 2026 | Consultation (open) Tribunal Procedure Committee linked direct

Possible amendments to the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 in respect of appeals under the Online Safety Act 2023

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Online Safety Act 2023

Seeking views on possible amendments to the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 in respect of appeals under the Online Safety Act 2023.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation document (6pp)
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29 Oct 2025 | Consultation (closed) Home Office Immigration Enforcement linked direct

Extending the Right to Work Scheme

Why linked: Right to Work Scheme consultation—mandatory credential use case for employment verification, core thread priority

The government is consulting with employers on extending right to work checks to the 'gig economy' to prevent illegal working.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Prevention of illegal working: Extending the Ri…
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↓ Extending the Right to Work Scheme to other working arrange… ↓ Extending the Right to Work Scheme to other working arrange…
3 Feb 2023 | Consultation outcome Cabinet Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Digital identity and attributes

Why linked: Consultation on digital identity and attributes with governing body proposals – statutory policy instrument

A consultation on digital identity and the governing body which will oversee the rules on digital identity.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Digital identity and attributes consultation
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↓ Privacy notice for digital identity consultation ↓ Government response to the digital identity and attributes … ↓ Digital identity and attributes - De Minimis Assessment (67pp)
1 Jan 2023 | Consultation outcome linked direct

Government response to the consultation on draft legislation to support identity verification (2023)

Why linked: The previous government's consultation response on identity verification legislation provides essential background on the policy's evolution and earlier commitments against mandatory ID.

The Government remains committed to realising the benefits of individuals being able to identify themselves online in order to access public services. There are no plans to introduce mandatory digital identity.

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8 Sep 2020 | Consultation outcome Cabinet Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Digital identity

Why linked: Digital identity call for evidence and consultation outcome, foundational government consultation on digital identity development and governance.

This call for evidence seeks views on how government can support the development and secure use of digital identities fit for the UK’s growing digital economy.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Digital identity: call for evidence (10pp)
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↓ Digital Identity: Call for Evidence Response