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Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Asked by Mr Angus MacDonaldLiberal DemocratDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 2 July 2025UIN 62509

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impacts of introducing mandatory digital identity systems in the UK on (a) privacy and (b) civil liberties.

Answered by Feryal Clark

The Government has no plans to introduce a mandatory digital identity system.

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