Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 78007
Internet: Proof of Identity
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 21 October 2025
Question
Sir Mark Hendrick
Labour (Co-op) — Preston
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to introduce a mandatory ID submission for people creating online accounts on anonymous websites.
Answer
Ian MurrayThe Government has no plans to mandate the new digital ID for creating online accounts on anonymous websites. We will be consulting on other ways people might want to use this ID by the end of the year, such as when verifying their age for accessing certa...
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