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Identity Cards: Digital Technology

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 16 January 2026UIN 104194

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what consideration has been made of requiring Digital ID to sign into social media accounts.

Answered by Josh Simons

We are inviting the public to have their say in the upcoming consultation as we develop a safe, secure, and inclusive system for the UK, including on the possible range of uses of the digital credential.

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