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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 2026. It was answered by James Frith (Labour) on Friday, 20 March 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

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.

Answer

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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120324
Session
2024-26
Related items
Making public services work for you with your digital identity
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Digital technology Gender Proof of identity
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk