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Digital Technology: Proof of Identity

Asked by Manuela PerteghellaLiberal DemocratCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 14 January 2026UIN 102985

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make it his policy that digital identity would only be made a condition of access to employment, public services, or social security with Parliamentary approval.

Answered by Josh Simons

Where legislation is required, Parliament will scrutinise this in the usual way.

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