Identity Cards: Digital Technology
Commons · Question 101420 · Tabled 18 Dec 2025 · Cabinet Office · Official record
Answered 9 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Rachael Maskell
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he plans to take to help prevent data breaches associated with the proposed digital ID cards.
Answer
Answered by Josh Simons, 9 Jan 2026
The National Cyber Security Centre is advising the Government on how the new credential is built to the highest standard of security. This would operate a three lines of defence process - this helps ensure data is protected, fraud is deterred and detected...