Written questions

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Commons · Question 80719 · Tabled 10 Oct 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 22 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Patrick Spencer

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the proposed Digital ID scheme on data security.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 22 Oct 2025

The Government will launch a public consultation on the new digital ID by the end of the year, setting out the proposed approach in more detail and seeking views on this. This will include the proposed approach to estimating and monitoring the costs invol...