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 Democrat — Sutton 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 MurrayPrivacy 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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