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Electronic Government: Proof of Identity

Asked by Apsana BegumLabourDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 2 March 2026UIN 114138

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the GOV.UK One Login system and app in verifying the identification of company directors.

Answered by Ian Murray

GOV.UK One Login is being developed as the single sign-on and identity verification front door for accessing government services. Individual services are responsible for assessing whether it is suitable for their users.

Companies House has completed this assessment and determined that GOV.UK One Login is an appropriate and effective way for company directors to prove their identity. Users who are unable to use GOV.UK One Login are able to utilise Companies House’s alternative route, through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).

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