House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Digital Identity and Attributes Consultation Response
10 March 2022 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Julia Lopez Con Hornchurch and Upminster
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Government published its response to the digital identity and attributes consultation on 2022-03-10.
- The response outlines plans for a secure and trusted marketplace for digital identities across the UK.
- Legislation will be introduced to establish a digital identity governance function and trust framework.
Issue summary
The Government has published its response to the digital identity and attributes consultation, outlining plans for a secure and trusted marketplace for digital identities across the UK.
Action requested
The government intends to introduce legislation to establish a digital identity governance function and trust framework, allow public bodies to use secure digital checks with certified organizations, and ensure data shared digitally is equivalent to traditional identification forms. These measures will be introduced when parliamentary time allows.
Key facts
- The consultation was published in July 2021.
- The response aims to establish a digital identity governance function and trust framework.
- Public bodies will be allowed to use secure digital checks with certified organizations for identity verification.
- Data shared digitally through the legal gateway will be equivalent to traditional identification forms.