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Digital Identity and Attributes Consultation Response

10 March 2022

Proposing MP
Julia Lopez Con
Hornchurch and Upminster
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
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At a Glance

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.
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