Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 84791

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Tabled: 23 October 2025
Answered: 4 November 2025

Question

Sorcha Eastwood

AllianceLagan Valley

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether there will be an option for company directors to (a) defer or (b) opt out of enrolment of the digital ID system.

Answer

Josh Simons
There will be no requirement to enrol in Digital ID. Employers will be required to conduct digital right to work checks by the end of this Parliament. There is a requirement upon directors and individuals with significant control over companies to prove t...

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