Electronic Government: Proof of Identity
Commons · Question 95012 · Tabled 27 Nov 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Andrew George
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure that the proposed digital verification process for the Government’s One Login system is compliant with Article 9 of the UK General Data Protection Reg
Answer
Answered by Ian Murray, 5 Dec 2025
GOV.UK One Login is fully compliant with all aspects of data protection law, including in relation to the processing of biometric data under the UK GDPR. DSIT relies on Article 9(2)(g) UK GDPR (substantial public interest) for the processing of biometric ...