Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 13 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 March 2026. It was answered by James Frith (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Proof of Identity: Digital Technology
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, whether Government by app will store all data together for digital IDs.
- Answer
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The Government is committed to the principle of data minimisation, ensuring the new digital ID system only processes the information necessary to provide a specific service.
There will be no new single central database storing all government data on a person in one place.
We are consulting on how we can build on existing infrastructure to provide a modern “Government by App” experience that gives users more control over their data than they have now and reduces reliance on manual paperwork.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 120736
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Data protection Software Digital technology Public sector Proof of identity
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