Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 100186
Identity Cards: Digital Technology
Tabled: 15 December 2025
Answered: 23 December 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on steps to safeguard against data breaches following the implementation of the proposed Digital ID scheme.
Answer
Ian MurrayPrivacy and security will be core to the design of a new digital credential. We are working with the UK’s leading security experts – including the National Cyber Security Centre – to build a system with higher protections against identity fraud than ever ...
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