Asked by: Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat - Sutton and Cheam)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when will the mandatory digital ID scheme be introduced.
Answered by Josh Simons - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
The Government’s new digital ID scheme will be rolled out by the end of this Parliament.
Asked by: Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat - Sutton and Cheam)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the press release entitled New digital ID scheme to be rolled out across UK, published on 26 September 2025, what steps he is planning to take to ensure that the scheme cannot be (a) misused, (b) expanded without public consent and (c) linked to unrelated services.
Answered by Josh Simons - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
The new scheme will be inclusive, secure, and useful. It will give people more control over their data than they have now, and make public services easier to access.
Users will receive clear information about what data is collected, how it is used, retention periods, and their rights. Privacy notices will be accessible and easy to understand, ensuring people remain informed and confident in the system.
We will ensure that the new scheme complies with all data protection legislation, and user privacy will be at the heart of the design of the scheme at every stage of development and delivery.
We are inviting the public to have their say in the upcoming consultation. (No final decisions will be made until after the consultation).
Asked by: Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat - Sutton and Cheam)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he is planning to take to ensure Parliamentary oversight of the digital ID scheme in relation to the UN Agenda 2030.
Answered by Josh Simons - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
The Government’s proposed Digital ID scheme will require primary legislation, ensuring full scrutiny by Parliament.
The Government will consult widely with stakeholders and the public, through a public consultation. The consultation will be open for the public and experts who will be able to share their views on how the scheme is designed and implemented.