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Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 20 March 2026UIN 120324

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to page 35 of the Cabinet Office consultation paper on Digital ID, 10 March 2026, CP1498, whether his Department considered collecting data on sex for digital ID.

Answered by Mr James Frith

As set out in the Digital ID consultation paper, the national digital ID will only collect the minimum amount of data required to issue and manage securely. We are asking questions in the consultation about the type of data that should be included.

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