Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 95012

Electronic Government: Proof of Identity

Tabled: 27 November 2025
Answered: 5 December 2025

Question

Andrew George

Liberal DemocratSt Ives

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure that the proposed digital verification process for the Government’s One Login system is compliant with Article 9 of the UK General Data Protection Reg

Answer

Ian Murray
GOV.UK One Login is fully compliant with all aspects of data protection law, including in relation to the processing of biometric data under the UK GDPR. DSIT relies on Article 9(2)(g) UK GDPR (substantial public interest) for the processing of biometric ...

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