Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 83709
Electronic Government: Proof of Identity
Tabled: 20 October 2025
Answered: 29 October 2025
Question
Dr Ellie Chowns
Green Party — North Herefordshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the number of people who have been unable to verify their identity using the Gov.uk One Login service due to mismatches with third-party data; and what s
Answer
Ian MurrayGOV.UK One Login applies high standards for identity verification to prevent fraud and ensure the security of users and government services. GOV.UK One Login must ensure users meet these high standards before accessing a government service to fulfil its r...
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