Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 81560

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Tabled: 13 October 2025
Answered: 22 October 2025

Question

Luke Taylor

Liberal DemocratSutton and Cheam

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps is she taking to ensure the safety of citizens’ personal data through the proposed digital ID scheme.

Answer

Ian Murray
Privacy and security are integral to the Government’s proposals. People’s privacy and data will be protected in line with the UK’s data protection laws as well as using state-of-the-art encryption and authentication technology that’s already protecting mi...

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