Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 84478

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Tabled: 22 October 2025
Answered: 11 November 2025

Question

Martin Wrigley

Liberal DemocratNewton Abbot

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether it is his Department's policy that the proposed digital ID scheme will be overseen by an independent body to (a) monitor compliance, (b) investigate misuse and (c) publish annual transparency reports.

Answer

Josh Simons
The Digital ID scheme will build on existing programmes and infrastructure. We will follow best practice on privacy and security, from both within the UK and internationally. The National Cyber Security Centre Security (NCSC) is advising how this is done ...

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 84478) →

Partner sites