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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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14 May 2026 | Guidance Cabinet Office Home Affairs Committee Home Office Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee evidence

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.

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14 May 2026 | Guidance Cabinet Office Home Affairs Committee Home Office Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee evidence

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.

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14 May 2026 | Other Cabinet Office Home Affairs Committee Home Office Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee evidence

Roadmap – GOV.UK One Login

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

The official GOV.UK One Login product roadmap, published by GDS/Cabinet Office, detailing planned and recently delivered features for the integration and evolution of the service — including biometric sign-in, digital driving licence storage, banking-based identity proofing, and MFA recovery. It …

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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.

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29 Apr 2026 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

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.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether the One Login programme is compliant with the National Cyber Security Centre's Cyber Assessment Framework.

Why linked: PQ on One Login NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework compliance – parliamentary scrutiny of security standards

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether the One Login programme is compliant with the National Cyber Security Centre's Cyber Assessment Framework.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what alternatives are available for company directors unable to use One Login.

Why linked: PQ on alternatives for company directors unable to use One Login – parliamentary scrutiny of mandatory access concerns

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what alternatives are available for company directors unable to use One Login.

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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

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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.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of publishing a Data Protection Impact Assessment on the quality of public responses to the consultation on digital identity.

Why linked: PQ on DPIA publication impact assessment – parliamentary scrutiny of transparency on privacy assessment

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of publishing a Data Protection Impact Assessment on the quality of public responses to the consultation on digital identity.

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24 Apr 2026 | Other Public Accounts Committee linked direct

Digital ID

Why linked: Parliament research briefing on Digital ID – background analysis of national digital identity schemes and status

While the UK uses a range of digital identity services, it does not currently operate a national ID card or single citizen identifier scheme. In September 2025, the Prime Minister announced a new digital ID scheme, with a target to …

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the current budget is for (a) media advertising, (b) marketing and (c) communications on the new Digital ID; which creative agencies have been selected to undertake the work; and what types of media have be

Why linked: PQ on Digital ID media advertising and marketing budget – parliamentary scrutiny of communications spend

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the current budget is for (a) media advertising, (b) marketing and (c) communications on the new Digital ID; which creative agencies have been selected to undertake the work; and what types …

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the cost to the public purse was of advertising the digital ID consultation on a) Spotify, b) Apple Podcasts and c) Audible.

Why linked: PQ on Digital ID consultation advertising spend on podcasts – parliamentary scrutiny of communications budget

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the cost to the public purse was of advertising the digital ID consultation on a) Spotify, b) Apple Podcasts and c) Audible.

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16 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the use of biometric data by private contractors such as Yoti in publicly accessible digital identity systems on levels of public

Why linked: PQ on biometric data use by private contractors in digital ID – parliamentary scrutiny of scope and vendor handling

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the use of biometric data by private contractors such as Yoti in publicly accessible digital identity systems on levels …

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15 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to publish a Data Protection Impact Assessment for GOV.UK One Login before 5 May 2026.

Why linked: Written question on Data Protection Impact Assessment for GOV.UK One Login - parliamentary scrutiny of central component of Digital ID scheme

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to publish a Data Protection Impact Assessment for GOV.UK One Login before 5 May 2026.

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15 Apr 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the consultation entitled Making public services work for you with your digital identity, of 10 March 2026, CP1498, whether there are…

Why linked: PQ on Cabinet Office Digital ID consultation CP1498 (March 2026) – parliamentary scrutiny of formal consultation document

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the consultation entitled Making public services work for you with your digital identity, of 10 March 2026, CP1498, whether there are circumstances in which private companies would have access

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15 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether a Data Protection Impact Assessment has been completed in relation to the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust…

Why linked: PQ specifically asking whether a DPIA has been completed for the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework — flags the DPIA accountability gap.

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether a Data Protection Impact Assessment has been completed in relation to the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework.

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13 Apr 2026 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

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

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7 Apr 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to ensure that those who are regarded as digitally excluded are informed of the consultation on digital ID.

Why linked: PQ on informing digitally excluded about consultation – parliamentary scrutiny of inclusion

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to ensure that those who are regarded as digitally excluded are informed of the consultation on digital ID.

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7 Apr 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the consultation on digital ID, what steps they will take to ensure that the consultation mechanism and information are made available to all communities…

Why linked: PQ on consultation accessibility for digitally excluded – parliamentary scrutiny of inclusion

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the consultation on digital ID, what steps they will take to ensure that the consultation mechanism and information are made available to all communities, including both inner city and rural areas.

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7 Apr 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the consultation on digital ID, whether they will make printed information about the consultation available in the premises of public services, including…

Why linked: PQ on printed consultation materials in public service premises – parliamentary scrutiny of digital inclusion in consultation

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the consultation on digital ID, whether they will make printed information about the consultation available in the premises of public services, including education, local authority and health service premises.

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7 Apr 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to take steps to make the individuals who signed the House of Commons petition "Do not introduce Digital ID cards" aware of their ability to…

Why linked: PQ on informing petition signers against digital ID of consultation – parliamentary scrutiny of democratic engagement

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to take steps to make the individuals who signed the House of Commons petition "Do not introduce Digital ID cards" aware of their ability to contribute to the consultation on digital ID.

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7 Apr 2026 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

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).

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31 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, whether

Why linked: Written question referencing Government consultation on making public services quicker/easier - likely relates to Digital Access to Services framework

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, whether

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31 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government how many active users the GOV.UK App has, as of the most recent date for which data exists; what targets they have set for user growth in 2026-27; and what assessment they have made of the digital skills support required to

Why linked: Parliamentary question on GOV.UK App user numbers and targets - programme monitoring

To ask His Majesty's Government how many active users the GOV.UK App has, as of the most recent date for which data exists; what targets they have set for user growth in 2026-27; and what assessment they have made of …

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31 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, what pr

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on Digital Access to Services consultation - direct policy inquiry

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, what pr

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31 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, what th

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on Digital Access to Services - direct policy inquiry

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, what th

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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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31 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, what cr

Why linked: PQ on Digital ID consultation press release follow-up – parliamentary scrutiny of government announcement

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, what cr

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31 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, whether

Why linked: PQ on Digital ID press release follow-up – parliamentary scrutiny of government announcement

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, whether

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31 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, whether

Why linked: PQ on Digital ID consultation press release – parliamentary scrutiny of government announcement

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, whether

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31 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, how vie

Why linked: PQ on Digital ID press release follow-up – parliamentary scrutiny of government announcement

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, how vie

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31 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, whether

Why linked: PQ on Digital ID consultation press release – parliamentary scrutiny of government announcement

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, whether

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31 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, what pr

Why linked: PQ on Digital ID consultation press release – parliamentary scrutiny of government announcement

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, what pr

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31 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to page 48 of the Cabinet Office consultation paper on Digital ID, 10 March 2026, CP1498, whether prospective employees who do not have a passport or a Digital ID will be able to take up a job.

Why linked: PQ on Digital ID consultation CP1498 page 48 re right-to-work checks – parliamentary scrutiny of mandatory credential deployment

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to page 48 of the Cabinet Office consultation paper on Digital ID, 10 March 2026, CP1498, whether prospective employees who do not have a passport or a Digital ID will …

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31 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, how lon

Why linked: PQ on Digital ID press release follow-up – parliamentary scrutiny of government announcement

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, how lon

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31 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, who wil

Why linked: PQ on Digital ID consultation press release – parliamentary scrutiny of government announcement

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, who wil

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31 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026

Why linked: DUAA 2025 Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision Regulations 2026 – statutory instrument implementing legislative framework for digital verification services

These Regulations make various amendments to legislation in consequence of sections 117, 118 and 119(1) of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18) (“the 2025 Act”). Those sections establish the Information Commission as a body corporate, abolish the …

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30 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government how much they have spent on the development, testing, marketing and maintenance of the GOV.UK App to date, broken down by financial year.

Why linked: Parliamentary question on GOV.UK App spending - programme financing

To ask His Majesty's Government how much they have spent on the development, testing, marketing and maintenance of the GOV.UK App to date, broken down by financial year.

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27 Mar 2026 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

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.

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26 Mar 2026 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

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.

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26 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, further to the Cabinet Office consultation paper on Digital ID, 10 March 2026, CP1498, page 57, if he will list examples of cultural communities with less engagement in mainstream society, other than religious c

Why linked: PQ on Digital ID consultation CP1498 page 57 cultural comments – parliamentary scrutiny of consultation content

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, further to the Cabinet Office consultation paper on Digital ID, 10 March 2026, CP1498, page 57, if he will list examples of cultural communities with less engagement in mainstream society, other than …

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25 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office Context · primary home: Representation of the People … linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, further to the Cabinet Office consultation paper on Digital ID, 10 March 2026, CP1498, whether the People’s Panel for Digital ID participants will be paid; what is the minimum page to participate on the panel; a

Why linked: PQ on People's Panel for Digital ID participation in consultation – parliamentary scrutiny of consultation design

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, further to the Cabinet Office consultation paper on Digital ID, 10 March 2026, CP1498, whether the People’s Panel for Digital ID participants will be paid; what is the minimum page to participate …

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25 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office Context · primary home: Representation of the People … linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the consultation paper on Digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, CP1498, which company will be administering the People’s Panel for Digital ID; and what cost the cost will be.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on Digital ID consultation and administration (March 2026) – scrutiny on CP1498

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the consultation paper on Digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, CP1498, which company will be administering the People’s Panel for Digital ID; and what cost the cost will …

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24 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, whether

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on Digital ID consultation (March 2026) – scrutiny on CP1498

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, whether

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24 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, what st

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on Digital ID consultation (March 2026) – scrutiny on CP1498

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, what st

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24 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, whether

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on Digital ID consultation (March 2026) – scrutiny on CP1498

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, whether

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24 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Department for Education Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department for Work and Pensions Department of Health and Social Care Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Digital Inclusion Action Plan: One Year On

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Digital Inclusion Action Plan

Progress report on delivering the Digital Inclusion Action Plan.

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24 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Department for Education Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department for Work and Pensions Department of Health and Social Care Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Digital Inclusion Action Plan: One Year On

Why linked: Digital Inclusion Action Plan: One Year On report — inclusion context for the regime.

Digital Inclusion Action Plan: One Year On report — inclusion context for the regime.

In response to: Digital Inclusion Action Plan: One Year On

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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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23 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 19 January 2026 to Question 104623 on Cabinet Office: Proof of Identity, whether other government departments will be required to make savings to help fund the digital ID scheme.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on Digital ID across government departments (March 2026) – scrutiny on CP1498

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 19 January 2026 to Question 104623 on Cabinet Office: Proof of Identity, whether other government departments will be required to make savings to help fund the digital …

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23 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, what we

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on Digital ID consultation (March 2026) – scrutiny on CP1498

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, what we

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23 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, how man

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on Digital ID consultation (March 2026) – scrutiny on CP1498

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, how man

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23 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, what st

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on Digital ID consultation (March 2026) – scrutiny on CP1498

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, what st

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23 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, what pr

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on Digital ID consultation (March 2026) – scrutiny on CP1498

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, what pr

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23 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, whether

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on Digital ID consultation (March 2026) – scrutiny on CP1498

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, whether

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23 Mar 2026 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Digital ID in the UK

Why linked: Commons Library briefing CBP-10369 on Digital ID — the standard parliamentary briefing on the consultation.

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-10369) The government is consulting on plans for a national digital ID scheme. This briefing explains what digital ID is and summarises the debates around it.

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20 Mar 2026 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

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.

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20 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (Commencement No. 10) and Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 8) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 / DUAA 2025 Commencement No. 8 Regulations – statutory instrument with DUAA commencement provisions

These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (c. 21) (“the 2024 Act”) and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18) (“the 2025 Act”) on 31st March 2026. These are the tenth …

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20 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the implementation of the user identity verification provisions in the Online Safety Act on the uptake of digital iden

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on user identity verification impact assessment (March 2026) – scrutiny

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the implementation of the user identity verification provisions in the Online Safety Act on the uptake of digital …

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20 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, further to the Cabinet Office consultation paper on Digital ID, 10 March 2026, CP1498, what the estimated gross cost is of the Digital ID programme.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on Digital ID gross cost estimate (March 2026) – scrutiny on CP1498

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, further to the Cabinet Office consultation paper on Digital ID, 10 March 2026, CP1498, what the estimated gross cost is of the Digital ID programme.

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20 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to page 35 of the Cabinet Office consultation paper on Digital ID, 10 March 2026, CP1498, whether his Department considered collecting data on sex for digital ID.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on Digital ID consultation specifics (March 2026) – scrutiny on CP1498

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to page 35 of the Cabinet Office consultation paper on Digital ID, 10 March 2026, CP1498, whether his Department considered collecting data on sex for digital ID.

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19 Mar 2026 | Debate linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Parliamentary motion to approve DUAA 2025 Consequential Amendments Regulations – statutory instrument approval

Motion to Approve 12:08:00 Moved by Lord Leong: That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 2 February be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 17 March . Motion agreed.

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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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18 Mar 2026 | Debate Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Digital ID: Public Consultation

Why linked: Lords Chamber debate on Digital ID: Public Consultation – parliamentary scrutiny of consultation and policy direction

Lords Chamber debate | Lords

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18 Mar 2026 | Debate linked direct

Digital ID: Public Consultation

Why linked: Lords repeat of the 10 March 2026 Commons statement launching CP 1498 — the primary live consultation.

Statement 19:59:00 The following Statement was made in the House of Commons on Tuesday 10 March. “Today the Government are launching a national conversation on how we will build and use digital ID as the means to access public services …

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17 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the reports required under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 will examine an expansion of the existing text and data mining exemption to cover commercial uses; and whether the introduction of such an expansion is t

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 reports — scrutiny of statutory reporting obligations under digital verification framework

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the reports required under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 will examine an expansion of the existing text and data mining exemption to cover commercial uses; and whether the introduction of such an …

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17 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the written statement of 19 January 2026 entitled A roadmap for modern digital government 2025-2030, HCWS1249, what estimate he has made of expected take-up of the proposed national digital ide

Why linked: PQ on Modern Digital Government roadmap 2025–2030 implementation – parliamentary scrutiny of digital ID policy framework

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the written statement of 19 January 2026 entitled A roadmap for modern digital government 2025-2030, HCWS1249, what estimate he has made of expected take-up of the proposed national digital …

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17 Mar 2026 | Debate linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Parliamentary debate on DUAA 2025 Consequential Amendments Regulations – Grand Committee scrutiny of statutory instrument

Considered in Grand Committee 16:40:00 Moved by Lord Leong: That the Grand Committee do consider the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026. Lord in Waiting/Government Whip (Lord Leong) (Lab): My Lords, these regulations …

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16 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, (i) if she is aware of the issues that some residents have encountered in creating a GOV.UK One Login, and (ii) what steps she is taking to improve the process of doing so.

Why linked: PQ on GOV.UK One Login creation issues – parliamentary scrutiny of user access barriers

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, (i) if she is aware of the issues that some residents have encountered in creating a GOV.UK One Login, and (ii) what steps she is taking to improve the …

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16 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 19 January 2026, to Question 104623, on Cabinet Office: Proof of Identity, whether his department will be required to make savings to help fund the digital ID scheme.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on Digital ID requirements (March 2026) – scrutiny on CP1498

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 19 January 2026, to Question 104623, on Cabinet Office: Proof of Identity, whether his department will be required to make savings to help fund the digital ID …

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12 Mar 2026 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

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.

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10 Mar 2026 | Other Cabinet Office Home Affairs Committee Home Office Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee evidence

Privacy notice: Making public services work for you with your digital identity

Why linked: Filled the "Privacy notices for the DVS register and national Digital ID" gap via web research

The Cabinet Office privacy notice published alongside the March 2026 national Digital ID consultation, setting out how respondents' personal data is processed, retained (18 months) and used to inform development of the national digital ID system.

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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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10 Mar 2026 | Debate linked direct

Digital ID: Public Consultation

Why linked: 10 March 2026 Darren Jones Oral Statement launching the CP 1498 public consultation.

12:44:00 The Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister (Darren Jones): Today the Government are launching a national conversation on how we will build and use digital ID as the means to access public services digitally on a mobile phone or …

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9 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many issues have been reported by users on the Gov.UK One Login system and app for which the latest data is available.

Why linked: PQ on GOV.UK One Login user-reported issues – parliamentary scrutiny of operational performance

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many issues have been reported by users on the Gov.UK One Login system and app for which the latest data is available.

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9 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many issues have been reported by the Government Digital Service on the Gov.UK One Login system and app for which the latest data is available.

Why linked: PQ on GOV.UK One Login reported issues – parliamentary scrutiny of operational performance

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many issues have been reported by the Government Digital Service on the Gov.UK One Login system and app for which the latest data is available.

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6 Mar 2026 | Other Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

Supplementary code for digital right to work checks (1.0) pre-release

Why linked: Supplementary code for digital right-to-work checks (1.0) pre-release – technical standard for mandatory credential deployment

Supplementary code for digital right-to-work checks (1.0) pre-release – technical standard for mandatory credential deployment

In response to: Supplementary code for digital right to work checks (1.0)

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6 Mar 2026 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

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

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6 Mar 2026 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

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

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6 Mar 2026 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

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.

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6 Mar 2026 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

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.

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6 Mar 2026 | Other Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

UK digital verification services trust framework

Why linked: Top-level GOV.UK page indexing the UK DVS trust framework — operational anchor for the regime.

The most recent standards for digital verification services, with a record of previous versions.

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5 Mar 2026 | Debate linked direct

Digital ID Scheme: Public consultation

Why linked: 5 March 2026 OQ on consulting the public on the design of the digital ID scheme.

Jeff Smith (Manchester Withington) (Lab): 10. What steps he plans to take to consult the public on the design of the digital ID scheme. The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Mr James Frith): Public services should be there for us when …

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4 Mar 2026 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Delegated Legislation Committee debate on DUAA 2025 Consequential Amendments Regulations – parliamentary committee scrutiny

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Emma Lewell † Anderson, Callum (Buckingham and Bletchley) (Lab) Fortune, Peter (Bromley and Biggin Hill) (Con) † Hall, Sarah (Warrington South) (Lab/Co-op) † Jopp, Lincoln (Spelthorne) (Con) † Lamb, Peter (Crawley) (Lab) …

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3 Mar 2026 | Other Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

Home Affairs Committee oral evidence: New digital forms of ID — final session with Chief Secretary (3 March 2026)

Why linked: Home Affairs Committee oral evidence on digital ID from Chief Secretary (3 March 2026) - direct parliamentary scrutiny of policy implementation

Chief Secretary Darren Jones told the Committee that digital ID will be equivalent to passport-level verification and that the consultation is due to launch very soon.

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3 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

UK digital verification services trust framework (1.0) pre-release — GOV.UK

Why linked: 1.0 pre-release of the renamed UK DVS trust framework (6 March 2026) — the post-statutory operational baseline.

This is the 1.0 publication of the DVS trust framework, renamed to align with the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025; it is described as a pre-release pending UKAS accreditation of conformity assessment bodies.

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2 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to publish a strategy further to the Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps, published on 26 February 2025.

Why linked: PQ on Digital Inclusion Action Plan strategy – parliamentary scrutiny of inclusion framework related to digital ID

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to publish a strategy further to the Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps, published on 26 February 2025.

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2 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what funding she has allocated to deliver the Digital Inclusion Action Plan through the Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund after this financial year.

Why linked: PQ on Digital Inclusion Action Plan funding – parliamentary scrutiny of resources for digital ID inclusion

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what funding she has allocated to deliver the Digital Inclusion Action Plan through the Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund after this financial year.

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2 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the GOV.UK One Login system and app in verifying the identification of company directors.

Why linked: PQ on GOV.UK One Login system effectiveness assessment – parliamentary scrutiny of credential system

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the GOV.UK One Login system and app in verifying the identification of company directors.

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26 Feb 2026 | Guidance HM Treasury linked direct

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.

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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.

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23 Feb 2026 | Other Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

International use of digital identities and credentials: stakeholder survey responses

Why linked: International use of digital identities stakeholder survey responses - scoping document for wider digital identity framework

International use of digital identities stakeholder survey responses - scoping document for wider digital identity framework

In response to: International use of digital identities and credentials: stakeholder survey responses

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23 Feb 2026 | Research Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

International use of digital identities and credentials: stakeholder survey responses

Why linked: 2026 international digital identity stakeholder survey – cross-border credential framework development

Results of an online survey inviting views on cross-border use of digital identities and credentials, and the government’s role in realising opportunities or removing barriers.

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19 Feb 2026 | Guidance linked direct

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.

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13 Feb 2026 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

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.

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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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11 Feb 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Digital Economy Act 2017 (Commencement No. 2) (Northern Ireland) and Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 7) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Digital Economy Act 2017 (Commencement No. 2) and DUAA 2025 (Commencement No. 7) Regulations 2026 - brings into force provisions for digital verification services framework

These Regulations bring into force specified provisions in the Digital Economy Act 2017 (“the 2017 Act”) and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“the 2025 Act”).

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6 Feb 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2026

Why linked: DUAA 2025 Commencement No. 5 Regulations – statutory instrument for Sexual Offences Act amendments tied to digital verification framework

Section 138 of the DUAA comes into force on 6 February 2026, inserting new offences into the Sexual Offences Act 2003 relating to creating or requesting purported intimate images of an adult without consent.

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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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5 Feb 2026 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

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.

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5 Feb 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2026

Why linked: DUAA 2025 Commencement No. 6 Regulations (data protection provisions) – statutory instrument bringing forward Part 5 data protection rules underlying digital ID system

These Regulations bring into force the majority of the data protection and privacy provisions in Part 5 of the DUAA on 5 February 2026, including changes to UK GDPR, PECR, and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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20 Jan 2026 | Committee report Department for Education linked direct

Correspondence from Alex Davies-Jones MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Victims and Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls, dated 15 January 2026: Commencement of offences relating to the creation of deepfake intimate images in the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

Why linked: Correspondence from Alex Davies-Jones on commencement of DUAA deepfake offences — adjacent commencement signal.

Direction: unknown

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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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19 Jan 2026 | Debate Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Digital ID

Why linked: 19 January 2026 Lords Chamber debate on Digital ID.

Lords Chamber debate | Lords

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19 Jan 2026 | Debate linked direct

Digital ID

Why linked: Lords repeat of the 15 January 2026 Commons UQ answer on mandatory digital ID.

Commons Urgent Question 15:59:00 The following Answer to an Urgent Question was given in the House of Commons on Thursday 15 January. “Following my appointment as a joint Minister across the Cabinet Office and the Department for Science, Innovation and …

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15 Jan 2026 | Debate Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Digital ID

Why linked: 15 January 2026 Commons Chamber debate on Digital ID — central scrutiny moment.

Commons Chamber debate | Commons

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15 Jan 2026 | Debate linked direct

Digital ID

Why linked: 15 January 2026 Mike Wood UQ on mandatory digital ID — material scrutiny event.

10:37:00 Mike Wood (Kingswinford and South Staffordshire) (Con): (Urgent Question): To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement on mandatory digital ID. The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Josh Simons): Following my appointment as …

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12 Jan 2026 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes evidence

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.

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↓ UK DIATF CAB Personnel Skills and Competencies v1.7 (13pp) ↓ UK DIATF CAB Principles and Code of Ethics v1.6 (32pp) ↓ UK DIATF Certificate Requirements v1.5 (16pp) ↓ List of Supplementary Codes v1.1 (8pp)

2025

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19 Dec 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Motor Fuel Price (Open Data) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Motor Fuel Price (Open Data) Regulations 2025 made under DUAA Part 1 — confirms DUAA's smart-data Part 1 is now operational alongside Part 2 and is part of the wider regime architecture.

These Regulations establish an open data scheme under Part 1 of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18) in relation to the price of motor fuel. The scheme will be administered by a person appointed by the Secretary …

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17 Dec 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025 - statutory instruments implementing DUAA

These Regulations make amendments which are consequential on provisions in the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18) (“the 2025 Act”). They also make related changes in relation to recordable offences.

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17 Dec 2025 | Debate linked direct

What discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on the potential impact of a nationwide digital ID system on levels of digital exclusion.

Why linked: 17 December 2025 OQ on the potential impact of a nationwide digital ID system on digital exclusion.

What discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on the potential impact of a nationwide digital ID system on levels of digital exclusion. oral_question | Commons | Member: Harriet Cross (Conservative)

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17 Dec 2025 | Debate Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Digital ID System

Why linked: 17 December 2025 Commons Chamber debate on the Digital ID System.

Commons Chamber debate | Commons

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17 Dec 2025 | Debate linked direct

Digital ID System

Why linked: 17 December 2025 OQ pressing the Government on introducing a nationwide digital ID system.

Alison Griffiths (Bognor Regis and Littlehampton) (Con): 7. What discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on introducing a nationwide digital ID system. Harriet Cross (Gordon and Buchan) (Con): 12. What discussions she has had …

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16 Dec 2025 | Other Cabinet Office Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Government Digital Service linked direct

DSIT: GOV.UK One Login - Liveness & Likeness Checks

Why linked: Liveness & Likeness Checks technical specification – core identity verification mechanism for digital credential

A verification tool that uses an matching algorithm to match the users image with a trusted ID and ensures that they are present during the process.

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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 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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8 Dec 2025 | Debate Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Digital ID

Why linked: 8 December 2025 Westminster Hall debate on Digital ID.

Westminster Hall debate | Commons

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8 Dec 2025 | Debate linked direct

Digital ID

Why linked: 8 December 2025 Westminster Hall debate referencing the Home Affairs Committee's digital ID inquiry.

[Relevant documents: oral evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee on 18 November, on Harnessing the potential of new digital forms of identification, HC 986; and written evidence to the Home Affairs Committee, on Harnessing the potential of new digital …

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4 Dec 2025 | Debate Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Digital ID Scheme

Why linked: 4 December 2025 Commons Chamber debate on the Digital ID Scheme.

Commons Chamber debate | Commons

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4 Dec 2025 | Debate linked direct

Digital ID Scheme

Why linked: 4 December 2025 oral question on departmental progress on the digital ID scheme.

Mr Toby Perkins (Chesterfield) (Lab): 4. What recent progress his Department has made on implementing a digital ID scheme. The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Josh Simons): Mr Speaker—[Hon. Members: “Bring back Chris.”] Sorry to disappoint! Over the past few months, …

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1 Dec 2025 | Other Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

UK digital identity and attributes trust framework gamma (0.4)

Why linked: Final published gamma (0.4) trust framework under the DUAA — same artefact at the GOV.UK publication record.

Final published gamma (0.4) trust framework under the DUAA — same artefact at the GOV.UK publication record.

In response to: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework (0.4)

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1 Dec 2025 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

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.

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1 Dec 2025 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

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.

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1 Dec 2025 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

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.

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1 Dec 2025 | Other Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: plans for commencement — GOV.UK

Why linked: GOV.UK page on plans for commencement of DUAA Part 2 — operationalising guidance for the live regime.

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2025 bring into force the majority of the measures in Part 2 on 1 December 2025, placing the digital identity trust framework on a statutory footing.

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19 Nov 2025 | Other Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

Home Affairs Committee oral evidence: Harnessing the potential of new forms of digital ID (Science, Innovation and Technology Committee joint session, November 2025)

Why linked: Home Affairs Committee oral evidence session on digital ID infrastructure (Nov 2025, joint with SIT Committee).

The Government's One Login let its certification lapse; the infrastructure and technical abilities around digital ID are already being developed by GDS, but policy and legislation will sit with the Cabinet Office.

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18 Nov 2025 | Written evidence Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

Home Affairs Committee oral evidence: Harnessing the potential of new forms of digital ID — expert witnesses (November 2025)

Why linked: Home Affairs Committee characterisation of ≈3,500 written submissions overwhelmingly opposing mandatory digital ID.

The Committee received more than 3,500 written evidence submissions, with most coming from ordinary members of the public, the vast majority strongly opposed to mandatory digital ID.

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31 Oct 2025 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

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.

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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.

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28 Oct 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Data Protection Act 2018 (Qualifying Competent Authorities) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Data Protection Act 2018 (Qualifying Competent Authorities) Regulations 2025 - statutory instrument for data protection framework

Sections 89 and 90 of the Data (Use and Access) Act (c. 18) (“the DUAA”) amend the Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12) (“the DPA”) to enable joint processing between qualifying competent authorities and intelligence services, under Part 4 of …

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28 Oct 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Data Protection Act 2018 (Qualifying Competent Authorities) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Data Protection Act 2018 (Qualifying Competent Authorities) Regulations 2025 - enables joint processing for digital identity data sharing

Sections 89 and 90 of the Data (Use and Access) Act (c. 18) (“the DUAA”) amend the Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12) (“the DPA”) to enable joint processing between qualifying competent authorities and intelligence services, under Part 4 of …

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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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21 Oct 2025 | Debate Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Mandatory Digital ID

Why linked: 21 October 2025 Westminster Hall debate on mandatory digital ID.

Westminster Hall debate | Commons

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21 Oct 2025 | Debate linked direct

Mandatory Digital ID

Why linked: 21 October 2025 Westminster Hall debate moved by Pete Wishart on mandatory digital ID.

16:30:00 Pete Wishart (Perth and Kinross-shire) (SNP): I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of mandatory digital ID. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship once again, Mr Turner. I did not know I …

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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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17 Oct 2025 | Guidance Government Digital Service Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

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.

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14 Oct 2025 | Debate Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Digital ID

Why linked: 14 October 2025 Lords Chamber debate on Digital ID.

Lords Chamber debate | Lords

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14 Oct 2025 | Debate linked direct

Digital ID

Why linked: Lords statement repeating Liz Kendall's 13 October 2025 Commons statement setting out the case for the national Digital ID.

Statement 18:39:00 The following Statement was made in the House of Commons on Monday 13 October. “I have always believed in giving people power and control over their lives: control over the public services they use and how they access …

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13 Oct 2025 | Debate Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Digital ID

Why linked: 13 October 2025 Commons Chamber debate on Digital ID — Liz Kendall statement.

Commons Chamber debate | Commons

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13 Oct 2025 | Debate linked direct

Digital ID

Why linked: Original 13 October 2025 Liz Kendall Commons statement framing the national Digital ID rationale.

19:11:00 The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Liz Kendall): I have always believed in giving people power and control over their lives: control over the public services they use and how they access childcare, benefits and housing …

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6 Oct 2025 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

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.

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6 Oct 2025 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

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.

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1 Oct 2025 | Other Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

Parliament Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards (2,984,191 signatures)

Why linked: ≈2.98m-signature petition opposing digital ID cards — primary public-sentiment evidence.

The petition received nearly 3 million signatures; the Government responded that it will introduce a digital ID within this Parliament to help tackle illegal migration and make accessing government services easier.

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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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12 Sep 2025 | Other Security Industry Authority linked direct

SIA processes for licensing foreign nationals

Why linked: SIA processes for licensing foreign nationals including right-to-work checks - key mandatory use case for digital identity

SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of how we license foreign nationals, including our criminal record and right-to-work checks.

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↓ Right-to-work vetting in licence applications ↓ Licences issued to migrants ↓ Criminality checks for migrant applicants ↓ Criminality of migrant licence holders
20 Aug 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Statutory Instrument: DUAA Commencement No. 1 bringing Part 1 and specified Part 5 provisions into force—foundational commencement

These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 on 20 August 2025, including Part 1 (Smart Data) and specified provisions in Part 5 amending UK GDPR and PECR.

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6 Aug 2025 | Guidance Home Office UK Visas and Immigration linked direct

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.

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↓ Guidance for licensing authorities to prevent illegal worki… (35pp) ↓ Canllawiau i awdurdodau trwyddedu i atal gweithio anghyfrei… ↓ Canllawiau i awdurdodau trwyddedu i atal gweithio anghyfrei… (35pp) ↓ You can find the previous version of this guide at the Nati…
31 Jul 2025 | Guidance Immigration Enforcement UK Visas and Immigration evidence

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.

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↓ Employer's guide to right to work checks: 26 June 2025 (60pp) ↓ Canllaw i gyflogwyr ar gyfer gwiriadau hawl i weithio: 26 M… ↓ Canllaw i gyflogwyr ar gyfer gwiriadau hawl i weithio: 26 M… (60pp) ↓ You can find the previous version of this guide at the Nati…
30 Jul 2025 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

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.

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25 Jul 2025 | Other Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

Why linked: Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 overview page - statutory basis for digital verification services trust framework

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

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24 Jul 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2025 - first commencement of DUAA

These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18) (“the Act”) on 20th August 2025. They are the first Commencement Regulations made under the Act. Certain provisions were brought into force automatically …

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16 Jul 2025 | Research Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

Digital identity services: inclusion monitoring report findings 2025

Why linked: OfDIA 2025 inclusion-monitoring report findings — direct evidence on inclusion impact of certified DVS.

The 2025 findings from the inclusion monitoring survey for digital identity and attribute services certified against Government standards.

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1 Jul 2025 | Other Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

Home Affairs Committee: New inquiry — Harnessing the potential of new forms of digital ID

Why linked: Home Affairs Committee inquiry into digital ID — the principal parliamentary scrutiny stream.

The Home Affairs Committee has launched a new inquiry to explore the potential benefits and risks of the use of government-issued digital ID, with written submissions invited by 21 August.

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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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27 Jun 2025 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

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.

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↓ Data (Use and Access) Act factsheet: ICO ↓ Data (Use and Access) Act factsheet: PEC Regulations
27 Jun 2025 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

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.

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26 Jun 2025 | Other Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

Supplementary codes for digital verification services

Why linked: Supplementary codes for digital verification services trust framework—directly relevant to DVS certification and framework standards

The supplementary codes which services can certify against alongside the UK digital verification services trust framework.

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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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19 Jun 2025 | Ministerial letter Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 — Will write letters: Letter from Lord Katz to Lord Goddard, Lord Leigh and Baroness Coffey regarding trade unions' right of "digital" access to workplaces (clause 56).

Why linked: Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 will write letters - parliamentary scrutiny on digital access provisions

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19 Jun 2025 | Guidance linked direct

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.

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19 Jun 2025 | Guidance linked direct

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.

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19 Jun 2025 | Act linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 — legislation.gov.uk

Why linked: The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 itself (legislation.gov.uk version), the primary statutory instrument establishing the DVS trust framework and digital verification powers in scope.

The Act received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025 and amends the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and PECR across seven Parts covering smart data, digital verification, data protection reform, and ICO restructuring.

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19 Jun 2025 | Other Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 — Parliamentary Bill page

Why linked: Parliamentary Bill page for the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, legislative history and procedural document relevant to understanding the policy development.

A bill to make provision about services consisting of the use of information to ascertain and verify facts about individuals; to make provision about the recording and sharing of information.

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19 Jun 2025 | Impact assessment linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act — Enactment Impact Assessment (DSIT)

Why linked: Enactment Impact Assessment for the DUAA — quantitative basis for DVS regime costs and benefits.

The full impact assessment for the DUAA at enactment, covering costs and benefits of smart data, digital identity, data protection reforms, and adequacy risk, including analysis of UK-EU trade impacts.

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19 Jun 2025 | Act Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 — Part 2 (Digital Verification Services) on legislation.gov.uk

Why linked: Foundational instrument: Part 2 DUAA on legislation.gov.uk — directly governs the regime.

Part 2 contains provision to secure the reliability of digital verification services; the Secretary of State must prepare and publish the DVS trust framework.

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12 Jun 2025 | Other Home Affairs Committee linked direct

Harnessing the potential of new digital forms of identification

Why linked: Parliamentary research document on digital forms of identification, directly on-topic for understanding the scope and forms of digital ID covered by the policy thread.

Digital ID can refer to many different aspects of a person’s identity which can be recorded and stored digitally, including names and demographic information, digital versions of government-issued documents such as visas, or even biometric information like a fingerprint or …

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9 Jun 2025 | Guidance HM Land Registry linked direct

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).

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28 May 2025 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ GOV.UK app testing privacy notice: how we use y…
14 May 2025 | Bill amendment Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 — Selection of amendments: Commons: Grouping of Lords Amendments by Secretary Peter Kyle and selection of motions relating to Lords Amendments by the Speaker - 14 May 2025

Why linked: Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Commons amendment grouping May 2025 - parliamentary scrutiny of Digital ID provisions

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8 May 2025 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what independent verification they sought to assess the security of the One Login digital identification system.

Why linked: Parliamentary question on One Login security verification—parliamentary scrutiny of national digital ID system

To ask His Majesty's Government what independent verification they sought to assess the security of the One Login digital identification system.

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8 May 2025 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that only individuals with the appropriate security clearance have privileged access to the One Login digital identification system live service.

Why linked: Parliamentary question on One Login access controls and security clearance—relevant to digital ID system governance

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that only individuals with the appropriate security clearance have privileged access to the One Login digital identification system live service.

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8 May 2025 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the remarks in November 2023 by the Government Digital Service Chief Information Security Officer that the One Login digital identification system was "indeed carrying a high level of risk", what progress they ha

Why linked: Parliamentary question on One Login digital identification following security concerns—parliamentary scrutiny of national credential system

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the remarks in November 2023 by the Government Digital Service Chief Information Security Officer that the One Login digital identification system was "indeed carrying a high level of risk", what progress they ha

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8 May 2025 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to ensure that ongoing work under the digital identities framework to digitise (a) sex and (b) other personal information incorporates safeguards to guarantee th

Why linked: 2025 PQ on digital identities framework and service digitisation – parliamentary oversight of DVS framework implementation

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to ensure that ongoing work under the digital identities framework to digitise (a) sex and (b) other personal information incorporates safeguards to guarantee th

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8 May 2025 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to address security issues in the One Login digital identification system.

Why linked: 2025 PQ on One Login security issues – parliamentary scrutiny of digital ID system resilience

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to address security issues in the One Login digital identification system.

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8 May 2025 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the launch of (1) the Gov.uk digital wallet, and (2) the certification of the One Login digital identification system, on (a) investment, and (b) existing private sector digit

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on Gov.uk digital wallet and One Login certification impact (May 2025) – scrutiny

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the launch of (1) the Gov.uk digital wallet, and (2) the certification of the One Login digital identification system, on (a) investment, and (b) existing private …

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7 May 2025 | Bill amendment Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 — Amendment Paper: Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 7 May 2025

Why linked: Amendment Paper for Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Committee stage — detailed parliamentary consideration of digital verification framework

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7 May 2025 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans he has for (a) digital identity cards and (b) a national identity database.

Why linked: 2025 PQ on digital identity cards and national identity database plans – parliamentary inquiry into scope and architecture

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans he has for (a) digital identity cards and (b) a national identity database.

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30 Apr 2025 | Other linked direct

HM Treasury must broaden the terms of reference of the Financial Inclusion Committee on “digital inclusion and access to banking services” explicitly to address the risk that a two-tier economy will lock the digitally excluded out of the economy. HM Treasury must commit to reviewing internally and externally produced evidence on cash access and cash acceptance in the UK and make a public judgment on whether the system is equitably meeting the needs of consumers and businesses every five years...

Why linked: Parliament recommendation on Financial Inclusion Committee broadening scope to digital inclusion—parliamentary scrutiny of digital access and inclusion risks

HM Treasury must broaden the terms of reference of the Financial Inclusion Committee on “digital inclusion and access to banking services” explicitly to address the risk that a two-tier economy will lock the digitally excluded out of the economy. HM …

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11 Mar 2025 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to (a) review and (b) expand the types of identification required to vote to include digital ID.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on digital identification for voting — explores expansion of digital credential uses across public services

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to (a) review and (b) expand the types of identification required to vote to include digital ID.

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26 Feb 2025 | Policy paper Department for Education Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department for Work and Pensions Department of Health and Social Care Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps

Why linked: Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps — published policy paper.

Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps — published policy paper.

In response to: Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps

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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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26 Feb 2025 | Policy paper Department for Education Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department for Work and Pensions Department of Health and Social Care Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Context · primary home: Digital Inclusion Action Plan linked evidence

Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps

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

The Digital Inclusion Action Plan aims to close the digital divide in the UK, ensuring that the benefits of technology can be felt by all.

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26 Feb 2025 | Bill linked implements

DVS legislation marches on through the Commons – Enabling Digital Identity blog

Why linked: Official government blog tracking the Bill's parliamentary progress, providing a contemporaneous record of the legislative journey.

The Data (Use and Access) Bill has finished its passage through the House of Lords. Part 2 of the Bill underpins the government's plans to ensure that digital identity products and services offered in the UK can be trusted.

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14 Feb 2025 | Other Government Digital Service linked direct

What GOV.UK One Login is doing to meet the identity assurance principles

Why linked: GOV.UK One Login compliance with identity assurance principles—operational documentation for national credential system

GOV.UK One Login compliance with identity assurance principles—operational documentation for national credential system

In response to: Identity assurance principles for identity services in government

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14 Feb 2025 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

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.

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14 Feb 2025 | Policy paper Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

What GOV.UK One Login is doing to meet the identity assurance principles — GOV.UK

Why linked: GOV.UK One Login meeting identity assurance principles—policy compliance document for national credential

GOV.UK One Login is replacing other identity assurance services that some government departments use; when government services migrate to GOV.UK One Login, this must not negatively impact accessibility.

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21 Jan 2025 | Debate linked scrutiny

Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] – Lords Report Stage debate (Hansard)

Why linked: Lords scrutiny debate on the DVS provisions, including parliamentary oversight of the trust framework and digital identity theft offences.

Amendment 7 would require the DVS trust framework to be laid before Parliament. The trust framework is a very technical document that sets the rules that digital verification services can be certified against.

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2024

33 events
21 Dec 2024 | Other Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

Digital Identity Sectoral Analysis 2024: Interim Findings

Why linked: Digital Identity Sectoral Analysis 2024: Interim Findings — government evidence base on digital ID implementation and sectoral impact

Digital Identity Sectoral Analysis 2024: Interim Findings — government evidence base on digital ID implementation and sectoral impact

In response to: Digital Identity Sectoral Analysis: Interim Findings

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21 Dec 2024 | Research Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

Digital Identity Sectoral Analysis: Interim Findings

Why linked: Digital Identity Sectoral Analysis interim findings from OfDIA - market research on digital identity industry

Interim findings from OfDIA's research on the UK's digital identity industry, including figures on size, employment and revenue.

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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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25 Nov 2024 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

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.

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25 Nov 2024 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

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'.

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25 Nov 2024 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

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.

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25 Nov 2024 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

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.

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25 Nov 2024 | Other Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

UK digital verification services trust framework: supporting documents

Why linked: Supporting documents for UK digital verification services trust framework certification—operational and technical framework materials

The supporting documents for certification against the UK digital verification services trust framework.

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25 Nov 2024 | Policy paper Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

UK digital identity and attributes trust framework (0.4 / gamma) — GOV.UK

Why linked: Foundational regulatory framework: gamma (0.4) trust framework, the first statutory framework under s.28 DUAA.

This is the gamma (0.4) publication of the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework; it is the first statutory trust framework under section 28 of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

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19 Nov 2024 | Research Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

Digital identity services: inclusion monitoring report findings

Why linked: Digital identity services inclusion monitoring report - compliance assessment for DVS certified services

The findings from an inclusion monitoring survey for digital identity and attribute services certified against the Government standards.

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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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1 Nov 2024 | Other Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

Enabling the use of digital identities in the UK — GOV.UK guidance page

Why linked: Enabling the use of digital identities in the UK—Office for Digital Identities and Attributes guidance on DUAA statutory framework for digital ID

This work is led by the Office for Digital Identities and Attributes (OfDIA), part of DSIT; the Data (Use and Access) Bill includes measures to establish a statutory footing for digital verification services.

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1 Nov 2024 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

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.

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23 Oct 2024 | Explanatory notes linked implements

Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] – Explanatory Notes, Part 2 (Digital Verification Services)

Why linked: The explanatory notes to the Bill set out the legislative intent behind the DVS framework, essential for understanding the Act's scope.

The Bill establishes a legislative structure for the provision of digital verification services in the United Kingdom, where providers of those services wish to be registered on a government register.

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10 Oct 2024 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

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.

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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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19 Sep 2024 | Research Government Digital Service linked direct

GOV.UK One Login user segmentation survey summary

Why linked: 2024 GOV.UK One Login user segmentation survey – implementation monitoring and digital inclusion findings

Findings from a survey to understand what barriers could affect people when using GOV.UK One Login.

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6 Jun 2024 | Guidance Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology evidence

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.

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15 Apr 2024 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many people verified their identity for GOV.UK One Login by (a) using the GOV.UK ID Check app, (b) answering security questions online and (c) visiting a Post Office in each month between August 2023 and Mar

Why linked: Written question directly concerning GOV.UK One Login identity verification mechanisms (ID Check app and security questions), a core technical component of the Digital ID programme and One Login platform explicitly named in thread scope.

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many people verified their identity for GOV.UK One Login by (a) using the GOV.UK ID Check app, (b) answering security questions online and (c) visiting a Post Office in each month …

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15 Apr 2024 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much the Government has spent on in-person identity checks for GOV.UK One Login identity verification as of 26 March 2024.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on One Login in-person identity check spending (April 2024) – scrutiny

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much the Government has spent on in-person identity checks for GOV.UK One Login identity verification as of 26 March 2024.

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19 Mar 2024 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will provide an update on their Gov.uk 'One Login' programme; and what is the programme’s plan of work over the next year.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on GOV.UK One Login programme, which is explicitly named in scope as a key delivery entity for digital ID integration.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will provide an update on their Gov.uk 'One Login' programme; and what is the programme’s plan of work over the next year.

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6 Mar 2024 | Guidance Central Digital and Data Office Government Digital Service linked direct

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.

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28 Feb 2024 | Other Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

Public dialogue on trust in digital identity services: a findings report

Why linked: Public dialogue on trust in digital identity services: findings report - policy development research for Digital ID scheme

Public dialogue on trust in digital identity services: findings report - policy development research for Digital ID scheme

In response to: Public dialogue on trust in digital identity services

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28 Feb 2024 | Research Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

Public dialogue on trust in digital identity services

Why linked: Public dialogue on trust in digital identity services - consultation findings on policy design

This research report summarises views from members of the public on building trust in digital identity services.

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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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23 Jan 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) (Identity Verification Services) Regulations 2024

Why linked: Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) (Identity Verification Services) Regulations 2024 - statutory instrument for information disclosure in identity verification

These Regulations relate to the disclosure of information in relation to public service delivery, pursuant to Chapter 1 of Part 5 of the Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30) (“the Act”), and in particular to the creation of the digital …

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2023

32 events
13 Dec 2023 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) (Identity Verification Services) Regulations 2023

Why linked: Delegated Legislation Committee debate: Draft Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) (Identity Verification Services) Regulations 2023 - statutory scrutiny of DVS information gateway provision

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Sir Gary Streeter † Anderson, Lee (Ashfield) (Con) † Ashworth, Jonathan (Leicester South) (Lab/Co-op) † Blackman, Kirsty (Aberdeen North) (SNP) † Buck, Ms Karen (Westminster North) (Lab) † Burghart, Alex (Parliamentary Secretary, …

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20 Nov 2023 | Debate linked scrutiny

Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) (Identity Verification Services) Regulations 2023 – Lords Grand Committee (Hansard)

Why linked: Lords scrutiny of the 2023 regulations enabling government data-sharing for identity verification, a direct precursor to the current scheme.

The draft regulations enable this by establishing a new data-sharing objective under Section 35 of the Digital Economy Act 2017 and by setting out which public bodies may use the new objective.

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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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20 Jul 2023 | Other Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

UK digital identity and attributes trust framework beta version (0.3)

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

UK digital identity and attributes trust framework beta v0.3 - DVS trust framework specification

In response to: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework - beta version

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20 Jul 2023 | Other Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

UK digital identity and attributes trust framework: use of expired documents as identity evidence

Why linked: Use of expired documents as identity evidence guidance - DVS framework technical guidance

Use of expired documents as identity evidence guidance - DVS framework technical guidance

In response to: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework - beta version

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20 Jul 2023 | Other Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

Privacy notice - digital identity trust framework

Why linked: Privacy notice for digital identity trust framework - data protection compliance for DVS framework

Privacy notice for digital identity trust framework - data protection compliance for DVS framework

In response to: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework - beta version

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20 Jul 2023 | Guidance Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

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.

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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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21 Mar 2023 | Impact assessment Home Office linked direct

Digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish citizens: equality impact assessment, 2 November 2021 (accessible)

Why linked: Digital right-to-work checks equality impact assessment (2022) – updated impact assessment for right-to-work implementation

Digital right-to-work checks equality impact assessment (2022) – updated impact assessment for right-to-work implementation

In response to: Digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish citizens: equality impact ass…

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21 Mar 2023 | Impact assessment Home Office linked direct

Digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish citizens: equality impact assessment, 10 February 2022 (accessible)

Why linked: Digital right-to-work checks equality impact assessment (2021) – foundational impact assessment for mandatory digital ID deployment

Digital right-to-work checks equality impact assessment (2021) – foundational impact assessment for mandatory digital ID deployment

In response to: Digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish citizens: equality impact ass…

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21 Mar 2023 | Impact assessment Home Office linked direct

Digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish citizens: equality impact assessments

Why linked: Digital right-to-work checks equality impact assessments – mandatory use case tied to digital ID credential framework

Equality impact assessments undertaken in relation to the use of digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish citizens from 6 April 2022.

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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.

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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)
26 Jan 2023 | Other Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

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

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

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

In response to: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework alpha v2 (0.2)

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26 Jan 2023 | Other Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Trust framework certification

Why linked: Trust framework certification document—core to the statutory DVS trust framework regime (Part 2 DUAA ss.32–34, 45–48, 50) and DVS certification regime explicitly named in thread scope.

Trust framework certification document—core to the statutory DVS trust framework regime (Part 2 DUAA ss.32–34, 45–48, 50) and DVS certification regime explicitly named in thread scope.

In response to: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework alpha v2 (0.2)

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26 Jan 2023 | Other Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Alpha testing of the trust framework

Why linked: Alpha testing of the trust framework—directly relevant to DVS trust framework specifications and gamma testing phases explicitly listed in scope as adjacent material (gamma 0.4, 1.0 pre-release versions).

Alpha testing of the trust framework—directly relevant to DVS trust framework specifications and gamma testing phases explicitly listed in scope as adjacent material (gamma 0.4, 1.0 pre-release versions).

In response to: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework alpha v2 (0.2)

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26 Jan 2023 | Other Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

UK digital identity and attributes trust framework - delegated authority guidance

Why linked: UK digital identity trust framework delegated authority guidance – trust framework implementation

UK digital identity trust framework delegated authority guidance – trust framework implementation

In response to: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework alpha v2 (0.2)

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26 Jan 2023 | Guidance Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

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.

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11 Jan 2023 | Other Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

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

Why linked: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework alpha v1 (0.1) - core DVS trust framework design document directly referenced in thread scope

UK digital identity and attributes trust framework alpha v1 (0.1) - core DVS trust framework design document directly referenced in thread scope

In response to: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework alpha v1 (0.1)

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11 Jan 2023 | Guidance Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

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.

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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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2022

7 events
22 Mar 2022 | Guidance Immigration Enforcement UK Visas and Immigration linked direct

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.

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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

21 events
27 Dec 2021 | Policy paper Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Disclosure and Barring Service Home Office linked direct

Digital identity document validation technology (IDVT)

Why linked: Policy paper on Digital Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT) for right to work and right to rent – implementation instrument

From 6 April 2022, IDVT will be introduced to support employers and landlords with right to work, right to rent and pre-employment DBS checks.

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27 Dec 2021 | Guidance Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Disclosure and Barring Service Home Office evidence

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)

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22 Dec 2021 | Memorandum Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Memorandum of Understanding on digital identities cooperation

Why linked: Memorandum of Understanding on digital identities cooperation - international framework informing UK Digital ID approach

Memorandum of Understanding on digital identities cooperation - international framework informing UK Digital ID approach

In response to: Memoranda of Understanding with Singapore: digital trade facilitation, digital identity a…

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22 Dec 2021 | Guidance Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

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

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2 Aug 2021 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

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

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2 Aug 2021 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

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

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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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26 May 2021 | Written question Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to assist businesses in creating digital identity services.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on government steps to assist businesses in digital identity services — scrutiny of private-sector digital verification framework

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to assist businesses in creating digital identity services.

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20 May 2021 | Debate Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Digital Identification Protocol

Why linked: Lords debate on Digital Identification Protocol May 2021 - early parliamentary discussion of Digital ID policy, relevant to implementation timeline

Lords Chamber debate | Lords

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19 May 2021 | Written question Home Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if her Department will publish feedback from its recent consultation with stakeholders on digital right to work checks.

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on digital right-to-work checks consultation feedback, relevant to understanding stakeholder engagement on a priority mandatory use.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if her Department will publish feedback from its recent consultation with stakeholders on digital right to work checks.

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19 May 2021 | Written question Home Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans her Department has to host a further consultation with stakeholders on the future use of digital right to work checks; and whether her Department has plans to seek representations from empl

Why linked: Parliamentary written question on digital right-to-work checks consultation, directly relevant as right-to-work is explicitly named as a priority use case in scope.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans her Department has to host a further consultation with stakeholders on the future use of digital right to work checks; and whether her Department has plans to seek …

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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

6 events
16 Nov 2020 | Other Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Matt Warman's speech on digital identity at Identity Week 2020

Why linked: Ministerial speech on digital identity strategy from Minister for Digital Infrastructure, substantive government statement on policy direction.

Opening remarks from the Minister for Digital Infrastructure, detailing the government's plans for digital identity in the UK

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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.

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↓ Digital Identity: Call for Evidence Response
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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2019

1 event
14 Jun 2019 | Other Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

Public Accounts Committee report: Government flagship digital identification system failing its users (GOV.UK Verify)

Why linked: PAC report on GOV.UK Verify failure — historical context for the One Login-based successor design.

GDS has failed to meet any of its original performance targets for Verify; only 3.9 million were using it as of March 2019 — less than one sixth of the target of 25 million.

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2018

1 event
26 Nov 2018 | Debate Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Verify: Digital Identity System

Why linked: Parliamentary debate on Verify digital identity system, historical policy debate on government digital identity precedents.

Lords Chamber debate | Lords

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