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 PartyNorth 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 Murray
GOV.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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