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Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 12 January 2026UIN 102627

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the security of One Login in the context of the digital ID scheme.

Answered by Ian Murray

The Digital ID scheme is not yet in operation, therefore detailed design, implementation, and operational information is not available. The Cabinet Office will soon launch a public consultation to give everyone the opportunity to learn more and share their views.

GOV.UK One Login follows the highest security standards for government and private sector services - including dedicated 24/7 eyes-on monitoring, incident response and appropriate security controls. Protecting the security of government services and the data and privacy of users to keep pace with the changing cyber threat landscape as the service scales up is our biggest priority.

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