Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

(asked on 11th November 2025) - View Source

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will (a) conduct and (b) publish a data protection impact assessment on plans to introduce digital ID.


Answered by
Josh Simons Portrait
Josh Simons
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
This question was answered on 19th November 2025

We will ensure that a Data Protection Impact Assessment is conducted in line with legal requirements under Article 35 of the UK GDPR, before implementing digital ID. Decisions on publication will be taken in accordance with ICO guidance.

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