Questions & Answers
Q1
Partial Answer
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Context
The question arises from concerns about the effectiveness and financial viability of the Government's Verify scheme, which is a digital identity verification service.
What recent assessment has his Department made of the (a) viability and (b) value for money of the Verify scheme?
Verify continues to work well, supporting 18 services with over 8 million accounts created. The Government have decided to extend the service until April 2022 while developing a new login system that will enhance access to online services safely.
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Assessment & feedback
The viability and value for money were not specifically addressed; only general statements about extending the service were provided.
General Statements
Future Development
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Q2
Partial Answer
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Context
Concerns have been raised about the misuse of personal data under GDPR, following a report recommending reduced protections for citizens. The question addresses whether there will be any use of personal data beyond its explicit purpose.
In light of recent reports suggesting reduced GDPR protections, will the Minister assure that no personal data will be used for purposes other than those explicitly stated?
The new system will ensure open conversations about protecting citizens' data, including no data lakes and a new Government data exchange focusing on trust between government and citizen. Any new system must be based on this trust to succeed.
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Assessment & feedback
The Minister did not explicitly assure that personal data will not be used for other purposes beyond explicit consent.
Open Conversations
Building Trust
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