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Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Asked by Dr Neil HudsonConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 15 April 2026UIN 125372

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether a Data Protection Impact Assessment has been completed in relation to the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework.

Answered by Ian Murray

As DSIT is not a data controller or processor with respect to the UK digital verification services trust framework, we are not required to produce a data protection impact assessment, and have not done so. Instead, we require data controllers certified against the trust framework to complete a data protection impact assessment.

As required under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, we have consulted the ICO on each publication of the trust framework.

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