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Digital ID and Access to Public Services

The UK Digital Access to Services Bill and wider Digital ID programme: a national digital credential for proving identity across public services and parts of the wider economy, linked to the GOV.UK app, GOV.UK One Login, the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 digital verification services framework, and priority uses including digital right-to-work checks.

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14 May 2026 | Guidance Cabinet Office Home Affairs Committee Home Office Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee evidence

GOV.UK One Login Technical Documentation

Why linked: Filled the "GOV.UK One Login technical roadmap and integration specifications" gap via web research

The official technical documentation hub for GOV.UK One Login, covering integration specifications for authentication (OIDC/Authorization Code Flow), identity proving, environment setup, and API endpoint details for government service teams onboarding to One Login.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
14 May 2026 | Guidance Cabinet Office Home Affairs Committee Home Office Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee evidence

Integrate with GOV.UK One Login's integration environment – One Login technical documentation

Why linked: Filled the "GOV.UK One Login roadmap and integration strategy" gap via web research

Official GDS technical documentation explaining how government service teams integrate with GOV.UK One Login, covering the end-to-end proof-of-concept and integration environment process. It forms the practical integration strategy guidance for onboarding services to One Login.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
12 May 2026 | Consultation (closed) Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Smart Data opportunities in digital markets

Why linked: Smart Data scheme consultation under DUAA 2025 – related data-sharing framework emerging from same statutory basis

We are seeking views on whether and how to introduce a Smart Data scheme in digital markets, using the new powers provided under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Smart Data opportunities in digital markets
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↓ Smart Data opportunities in digital markets: privacy notice ↓ Smart Data opportunities in digital markets: government res…
29 Apr 2026 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

Proving your identity with the GOV.UK One Login app

Why linked: GOV.UK One Login app identity verification guidance – core implementation material for digital credential system

How to use the GOV.UK One Login app to prove your identity, including how to download the app and how to scan your face and photo ID.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
28 Apr 2026 | Consultation (open) Cabinet Office Context · primary home: Police Reform Bill linked direct

Making public services work for you with your digital identity

Why linked: DUAA commencement regulations (No. 6) for data protection provisions, Part 5 focused but contextually relevant

DUAA commencement regulations (No. 6) for data protection provisions, Part 5 focused but contextually relevant

In response to: Making public services work for you with your digital identity

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
28 Apr 2026 | Consultation (closed) Cabinet Office Context · primary home: Digital ID and Access to Publ… linked evidence

Making public services work for you with your digital identity

Why linked: Filled the "Right to Work checks implementation and integration timelines" gap via web research

This consultation seeks views on a proposed national digital ID system for British and Irish citizens and foreign nationals with permission to be in the UK.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Making public services work for you with your d…
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↓ Making public services work for you with your digital ident… (91pp) ↓ Making public services work for you with your digital ident… (102pp) ↓ Gwneud i wasanaethau cyhoeddus weithio i chi gyda'ch hunani… (113pp) ↓ Making public services work for you with your digital ident… (5pp) ↓ Making public services work for you with your digital ident… (4pp)
13 Apr 2026 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

UK digital verification services trust framework data schema (1.0)

Why linked: DVS trust framework data schema 1.0 — interoperability standard underpinning the regime.

A specification to help DVS and relying parties organise and exchange information in a consistent way to enable interoperability

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Data taxonomy, data model and data dictionary f…
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7 Apr 2026 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Register of digital identity and attribute services: privacy notice

Why linked: Privacy notice for the DVS register — operational DP compliance artefact.

This notice sets out your rights and how we will process your personal data. It is made under Articles 13 and/or 14 of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Register of digital identity and attribute serv…
31 Mar 2026 | Consultation (open) Information Commissioner's Office linked direct

ADM Guidance Consultation

Why linked: ICO consultation on automated decision-making guidance - relevant to data protection framework for digital identity services

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is consulting on draft guidance about automated decision-making, including profiling . This guidance serves as an update to existing guidance on automated decision-making and profiling. The updates to our guidance follow the introduction of the …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
31 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026

Why linked: DUAA 2025 Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision Regulations 2026 – statutory instrument implementing legislative framework for digital verification services

These Regulations make various amendments to legislation in consequence of sections 117, 118 and 119(1) of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18) (“the 2025 Act”). Those sections establish the Information Commission as a body corporate, abolish the …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
27 Mar 2026 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

GOV.UK One Login app: accessibility statement

Why linked: GOV.UK One Login app accessibility statement - implementation document for key delivery channel of Digital ID scheme

How we've tested the accessibility of the GOV.UK One Login app, issues we've found, and how you can report problems.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
26 Mar 2026 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

Accessibility statement for the GOV.UK app

Why linked: GOV.UK app accessibility statement - accessibility compliance for integrated Digital ID delivery platform

Find out how accessible the GOV.UK app is and how to tell us about accessibility problems.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
24 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Department for Education Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department for Work and Pensions Department of Health and Social Care Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Digital Inclusion Action Plan: One Year On

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Digital Inclusion Action Plan

Progress report on delivering the Digital Inclusion Action Plan.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Digital Inclusion Action Plan: One Year On
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↓ Digital Inclusion Action Plan: One Year On (18pp) ↓ Digital Inclusion Action Plan: One Year On (large- print PD… (51pp) ↓ Digital Inclusion Action Plan: One Year On (easy read PDF) (18pp)
20 Mar 2026 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

GOV.UK app: terms and conditions

Why linked: GOV.UK app terms and conditions - policy document for integrated Digital ID delivery platform

This page and any pages it links to explains terms of use for the GOV.UK app. You must agree to these to use the GOV.UK app.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
20 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (Commencement No. 10) and Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 8) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 / DUAA 2025 Commencement No. 8 Regulations – statutory instrument with DUAA commencement provisions

These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (c. 21) (“the 2024 Act”) and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18) (“the 2025 Act”) on 31st March 2026. These are the tenth …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
12 Mar 2026 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

Getting a security code for GOV.UK One Login

Why linked: GOV.UK One Login security code guidance – operational/user-facing guidance for credential access

How to get a security code to sign in to your GOV.UK One Login and what to do if you're having problems receiving a code.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
6 Mar 2026 | Guidance Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

Supplementary code for digital right to work checks (1.0)

Why linked: Supplementary code for digital right-to-work checks (1.0) – mandatory employment verification implementation specification

A pre-release of the next version of the supplementary code for digital right to work checks

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Supplementary code for digital right to work ch…
6 Mar 2026 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

Supplementary code for Disclosure and Barring Service digital identity checks (1.0)

Why linked: Pre-release of the next version of the supplementary code for DBS digital identity checks.

A pre-release of the next version of the supplementary code for Disclosure and Barring Service digital identity checks

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Supplementary code for Disclosure and Barring S…
6 Mar 2026 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

How to check whether someone has delegated authority (1.0)

Why linked: Guidance on checking delegated authority under the DVS framework 1.0.

Guidance for services certified against the UK digital verification services trust framework who offer delegated authority as part of their service.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ How to check whether someone has delegated auth…
6 Mar 2026 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

How to create, bind and share attributes (1.0)

Why linked: Guidance on creating, binding and sharing attributes under the DVS framework 1.0.

Guidance on creating, binding, scoring and sharing attributes for organisations certified against the UK digital verification services trust framework as an attribute service provider, or interested in understanding more about attributes.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ How to create, bind and share attributes (1.0)
3 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

UK digital verification services trust framework (1.0) pre-release — GOV.UK

Why linked: 1.0 pre-release of the renamed UK DVS trust framework (6 March 2026) — the post-statutory operational baseline.

This is the 1.0 publication of the DVS trust framework, renamed to align with the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025; it is described as a pre-release pending UKAS accreditation of conformity assessment bodies.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
26 Feb 2026 | Guidance HM Treasury linked direct

Using digital identities with the Money Laundering Regulations

Why linked: DVS guidance on Money Laundering Regulations integration—directly relevant to regulated private-sector identity verification use case within thread scope

The guidance sets out how entities regulated under the Money Laundering Regulations can use digital verification services for customer due diligence checks.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Using digital identities with the Money Launder…
26 Feb 2026 | Consultation outcome Tribunal Procedure Committee linked direct

Possible amendments to the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 in respect of appeals under the Online Safety Act 2023

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Online Safety Act 2023

Seeking views on possible amendments to the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 in respect of appeals under the Online Safety Act 2023.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation document (6pp)
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↓ Questionnaire ↓ Consultation response (5pp)
19 Feb 2026 | Guidance linked direct

Preparing for the DUAA 2025: Upcoming Complaints Procedure Requirement — Mayer Brown

Why linked: DUAA implementation guidance on complaints procedure requirements—statutory deadline and operational framework for DVS providers

With the complaints procedure deadline approaching on 19 June 2026, organisations must adopt written complaints-handling policies, establish accessible submission channels, and train staff; the ICO proposes outcomes should be provided within three months.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
13 Feb 2026 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

Download the GOV.UK app

Why linked: Download the GOV.UK app guidance - core implementation delivery document

Get faster access to the government information and services by using the GOV.UK app. Find out how to download the GOV.UK app, and what the app does.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
11 Feb 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Digital Economy Act 2017 (Commencement No. 2) (Northern Ireland) and Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 7) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Digital Economy Act 2017 (Commencement No. 2) and DUAA 2025 (Commencement No. 7) Regulations 2026 - brings into force provisions for digital verification services framework

These Regulations bring into force specified provisions in the Digital Economy Act 2017 (“the 2017 Act”) and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“the 2025 Act”).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
6 Feb 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2026

Why linked: DUAA 2025 Commencement No. 5 Regulations – statutory instrument for Sexual Offences Act amendments tied to digital verification framework

Section 138 of the DUAA comes into force on 6 February 2026, inserting new offences into the Sexual Offences Act 2003 relating to creating or requesting purported intimate images of an adult without consent.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
5 Feb 2026 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Data Use and Access Act 2025: plans for commencement

Why linked: DUAA 2025 commencement plans – government's statutory roadmap for bringing digital ID framework into force

A summary of the government’s plans for bringing into force provisions in the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
5 Feb 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2026

Why linked: DUAA 2025 Commencement No. 6 Regulations (data protection provisions) – statutory instrument bringing forward Part 5 data protection rules underlying digital ID system

These Regulations bring into force the majority of the data protection and privacy provisions in Part 5 of the DUAA on 5 February 2026, including changes to UK GDPR, PECR, and the Data Protection Act 2018.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
12 Jan 2026 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes evidence

Certification scheme for the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework

Why linked: Filled the "UK digital identity trust framework and provider accreditation standards" gap via web research

Conformity assessment bodies must follow these processes and requirements when certifying services against the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ UK DIATF Certification Scheme Requirements for … (95pp)
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↓ UK DIATF CAB Personnel Skills and Competencies v1.7 (13pp) ↓ UK DIATF CAB Principles and Code of Ethics v1.6 (32pp) ↓ UK DIATF Certificate Requirements v1.5 (16pp) ↓ List of Supplementary Codes v1.1 (8pp)

2025

47 events
19 Dec 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Motor Fuel Price (Open Data) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Motor Fuel Price (Open Data) Regulations 2025 made under DUAA Part 1 — confirms DUAA's smart-data Part 1 is now operational alongside Part 2 and is part of the wider regime architecture.

These Regulations establish an open data scheme under Part 1 of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18) in relation to the price of motor fuel. The scheme will be administered by a person appointed by the Secretary …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
17 Dec 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025 - statutory instruments implementing DUAA

These Regulations make amendments which are consequential on provisions in the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18) (“the 2025 Act”). They also make related changes in relation to recordable offences.

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1 Dec 2025 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

Supplementary code for Disclosure and Barring Service digital identity checks (0.4)

Why linked: Statutory supplementary code for DBS digital identity checks.

This publication sets out rules for digital verification services supporting Registered Bodies and Responsible Organisations to conduct identity verification as part of Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
1 Dec 2025 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

Supplementary code for digital right to rent checks (0.4)

Why linked: Statutory supplementary code for digital Right to Rent checks.

This publication sets out rules for digital verification services supporting landlords who choose to conduct digital right to rent checks.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
1 Dec 2025 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

Supplementary code for digital right to work checks (0.4)

Why linked: Statutory supplementary code for digital Right to Work checks — central to mandatory-RtW commitment.

This publication sets out rules for digital verification services supporting employers who choose to conduct digital right to work checks.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
1 Dec 2025 | Guidance Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: plans for commencement — GOV.UK

Why linked: GOV.UK page on plans for commencement of DUAA Part 2 — operationalising guidance for the live regime.

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2025 bring into force the majority of the measures in Part 2 on 1 December 2025, placing the digital identity trust framework on a statutory footing.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
31 Oct 2025 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

GOV.UK app privacy notice: how we use your data

Why linked: GOV.UK app privacy notice - data protection compliance for core delivery platform

What data we collect from you when you use the GOV.UK app, what we do with your data, how long we keep it for, and how we protect it and keep it secure.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
29 Oct 2025 | Consultation outcome Home Office Immigration Enforcement linked direct

Extending the Right to Work Scheme

Why linked: Right to Work Scheme consultation—mandatory credential use case for employment verification, core thread priority

The government is consulting with employers on extending right to work checks to the 'gig economy' to prevent illegal working.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Prevention of illegal working: Extending the Ri…
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↓ Extending the Right to Work Scheme to other working arrange… ↓ Extending the Right to Work Scheme to other working arrange… ↓ Prevention of illegal working: Extending the Right to Work … (48pp)
28 Oct 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Data Protection Act 2018 (Qualifying Competent Authorities) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Data Protection Act 2018 (Qualifying Competent Authorities) Regulations 2025 - statutory instrument for data protection framework

Sections 89 and 90 of the Data (Use and Access) Act (c. 18) (“the DUAA”) amend the Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12) (“the DPA”) to enable joint processing between qualifying competent authorities and intelligence services, under Part 4 of …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
28 Oct 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Data Protection Act 2018 (Qualifying Competent Authorities) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Data Protection Act 2018 (Qualifying Competent Authorities) Regulations 2025 - enables joint processing for digital identity data sharing

Sections 89 and 90 of the Data (Use and Access) Act (c. 18) (“the DUAA”) amend the Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12) (“the DPA”) to enable joint processing between qualifying competent authorities and intelligence services, under Part 4 of …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
17 Oct 2025 | Guidance Government Digital Service Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

Using GOV.UK Wallet in the digital identity sector

Why linked: GOV.UK Wallet guidance for trust framework certified organisations—technical integration for digital credential storage and use

Organisations certified against the trust framework will be able to use the information in GOV.UK Wallet.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
6 Oct 2025 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

Help someone use GOV.UK One Login

Why linked: Assisted access to GOV.UK One Login – accessibility and inclusion guidance for credential adoption

What you can and cannot do when you help someone you know create a GOV.UK One Login and prove their identity.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
6 Oct 2025 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

Deleting your GOV.UK One Login

Why linked: GOV.UK One Login deletion guidance – user control and data management within credential system

How to delete your GOV.UK One Login, and what happens if you do this.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
20 Aug 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Statutory Instrument: DUAA Commencement No. 1 bringing Part 1 and specified Part 5 provisions into force—foundational commencement

These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 on 20 August 2025, including Part 1 (Smart Data) and specified provisions in Part 5 amending UK GDPR and PECR.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
6 Aug 2025 | Guidance Home Office UK Visas and Immigration linked direct

Licensing authority guide to right to work checks

Why linked: Licensing authority guide to right to work checks—implementation guidance for mandatory digital right-to-work verification

Guidance for licensing authorities on how to check the immigration status of people who apply for a taxi or private hire licence.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Guidance for licensing authorities to prevent i…
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↓ Guidance for licensing authorities to prevent illegal worki… (35pp) ↓ Canllawiau i awdurdodau trwyddedu i atal gweithio anghyfrei… ↓ Canllawiau i awdurdodau trwyddedu i atal gweithio anghyfrei… (35pp) ↓ You can find the previous version of this guide at the Nati…
31 Jul 2025 | Guidance Immigration Enforcement UK Visas and Immigration evidence

Right to work checks: an employer's guide

Why linked: Filled the "Right to Work checking regime and employer guidance" gap via web research

How to carry out right to work checks, why you need to do them, and which documents you can use.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Employer's guide to right to work checks: 15 Ju… (72pp)
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↓ Employer's guide to right to work checks: 26 June 2025 (acc… ↓ Employer's guide to right to work checks: 26 June 2025 (60pp) ↓ Canllaw i gyflogwyr ar gyfer gwiriadau hawl i weithio: 26 M… ↓ Canllaw i gyflogwyr ar gyfer gwiriadau hawl i weithio: 26 M… (60pp) ↓ You can find the previous version of this guide at the Nati…
30 Jul 2025 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

Conformity assessment bodies for the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework

Why linked: GOV.UK guidance on Conformity Assessment Bodies under the DVS framework — operationalises s.33(6) DUAA.

Find out who can certify digital identity services during the pilot process, and more about the approval and accreditation process.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
24 Jul 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2025 - first commencement of DUAA

These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18) (“the Act”) on 20th August 2025. They are the first Commencement Regulations made under the Act. Certain provisions were brought into force automatically …

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27 Jun 2025 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: factsheets

Why linked: Official factsheets on the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which is the primary statutory basis for the Digital Verification Services trust framework and digital identity provisions in scope.

Factsheets about the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 which received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Data (Use and Access) Act factsheet: UK GDPR an…
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↓ Data (Use and Access) Act factsheet: ICO ↓ Data (Use and Access) Act factsheet: PEC Regulations
27 Jun 2025 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: data protection and privacy changes

Why linked: Summary of data protection and privacy changes in the DUAA 2025, directly relevant to understanding the regulatory framework for digital verification services and digital identity.

A summary of changes to the UK’s data protection and privacy legislation in the Data (Use and Access) Act.

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19 Jun 2025 | Guidance linked direct

The DUAA 2025 — What Does It Mean for Organisations? (ICO)

Why linked: ICO guidance on DUAA 2025 implementation and compliance, regulator interpretation of the statutory framework for digital verification services and data protection.

The DUAA amends but does not replace the UK GDPR, DPA 2018, and PECR; changes will be phased in between June 2025 and June 2026, with the ICO updating guidance over time as provisions come into effect.

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19 Jun 2025 | Guidance linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 — ICO Hub Page

Why linked: ICO Hub Page on Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 - regulator's central guidance on statutory framework for digital verification services

The ICO's central hub for DUAA guidance, covering what the Act means for organisations, law enforcement, and the public, with links to all published and forthcoming guidance.

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19 Jun 2025 | Act linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 — legislation.gov.uk

Why linked: The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 itself (legislation.gov.uk version), the primary statutory instrument establishing the DVS trust framework and digital verification powers in scope.

The Act received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025 and amends the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and PECR across seven Parts covering smart data, digital verification, data protection reform, and ICO restructuring.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
19 Jun 2025 | Policy paper Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 — Parliamentary Bill page

Why linked: Parliamentary Bill page for the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, legislative history and procedural document relevant to understanding the policy development.

A bill to make provision about services consisting of the use of information to ascertain and verify facts about individuals; to make provision about the recording and sharing of information.

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19 Jun 2025 | Impact assessment linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act — Enactment Impact Assessment (DSIT)

Why linked: Enactment Impact Assessment for the DUAA — quantitative basis for DVS regime costs and benefits.

The full impact assessment for the DUAA at enactment, covering costs and benefits of smart data, digital identity, data protection reforms, and adequacy risk, including analysis of UK-EU trade impacts.

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19 Jun 2025 | Act Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 — Part 2 (Digital Verification Services) on legislation.gov.uk

Why linked: Foundational instrument: Part 2 DUAA on legislation.gov.uk — directly governs the regime.

Part 2 contains provision to secure the reliability of digital verification services; the Secretary of State must prepare and publish the DVS trust framework.

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9 Jun 2025 | Guidance HM Land Registry linked direct

Encouraging the use of digital technology in identity verification (PG81)

Why linked: HM Land Registry enhanced digital identity verification guidance (PG81) — regulatory and implementation guidance for digital verification services in regulated sector

Information about HM Land Registry’s enhanced level of digital identity verification (practice guide 81).

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↓ Cyfarwyddyd ymarfer 81: annog y defnydd o dechnoleg ddigido…
28 May 2025 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

GOV.UK app testing privacy notice: how we use your data

Why linked: GOV.UK app testing privacy notice is relevant as the GOV.UK app is explicitly named in scope as a linked delivery mechanism for digital ID credential access.

What data we collect from you when you sign up to test the GOV.UK app, what we do with your data, how long we keep it for, protect it and keep it secure.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ GOV.UK app testing privacy notice: how we use y…
26 Feb 2025 | Policy paper Department for Education Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department for Work and Pensions Department of Health and Social Care Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps

Why linked: Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps — published policy paper.

Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps — published policy paper.

In response to: Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps

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26 Feb 2025 | Policy paper Department for Education Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department for Work and Pensions Department of Health and Social Care Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Context · primary home: Digital Inclusion Action Plan linked evidence

Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps

Why linked: Filled the "Public service digital accessibility and inclusion guidance" gap via web research

The Digital Inclusion Action Plan aims to close the digital divide in the UK, ensuring that the benefits of technology can be felt by all.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps
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↓ Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps (52pp) ↓ Digital Inclusion Action Plan: easy read (17pp)
26 Feb 2025 | Bill linked implements

DVS legislation marches on through the Commons – Enabling Digital Identity blog

Why linked: Official government blog tracking the Bill's parliamentary progress, providing a contemporaneous record of the legislative journey.

The Data (Use and Access) Bill has finished its passage through the House of Lords. Part 2 of the Bill underpins the government's plans to ensure that digital identity products and services offered in the UK can be trusted.

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14 Feb 2025 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

Identity assurance principles for identity services in government

Why linked: Identity assurance principles for government identity services—foundational policy for GOV.UK One Login and digital ID implementation

The principles government should apply when building a service where users can prove their identity, and what GOV.UK One Login is doing to meet the principles.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Identity assurance principles for building iden…
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↓ What GOV.UK One Login is doing to meet the identity assuran…
14 Feb 2025 | Policy paper Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

What GOV.UK One Login is doing to meet the identity assurance principles — GOV.UK

Why linked: GOV.UK One Login meeting identity assurance principles—policy compliance document for national credential

GOV.UK One Login is replacing other identity assurance services that some government departments use; when government services migrate to GOV.UK One Login, this must not negatively impact accessibility.

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2024

12 events
25 Nov 2024 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

Understanding attributes

Why linked: Understanding attributes guidance - DVS trust framework guidance for attribute service providers

A guide for organisations interested in being an 'attribute service provider' certified against the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework.

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25 Nov 2024 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

How to score attributes

Why linked: How to score attributes guidance - DVS trust framework certification guidance

Guidance for organisations certified against the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework as an 'attribute service provider'.

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25 Nov 2024 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

Delegated authority guidance

Why linked: Delegated authority guidance for trust framework - DVS certification guidance

Guidance for organisations certified against the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework who offer delegated authority as part of their service.

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25 Nov 2024 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

How to create and share attributes

Why linked: How to create and share attributes guidance - DVS trust framework certification guidance for attribute service providers

A guide for organisations interested in being an 'attribute service provider' certified against the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework.

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25 Nov 2024 | Policy paper Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

UK digital identity and attributes trust framework (0.4 / gamma) — GOV.UK

Why linked: Foundational regulatory framework: gamma (0.4) trust framework, the first statutory framework under s.28 DUAA.

This is the gamma (0.4) publication of the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework; it is the first statutory trust framework under section 28 of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

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1 Nov 2024 | Guidance Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Government Digital Service linked direct

Enabling the use of digital identities in the UK — GOV.UK guidance page

Why linked: Enabling the use of digital identities in the UK—Office for Digital Identities and Attributes guidance on DUAA statutory framework for digital ID

This work is led by the Office for Digital Identities and Attributes (OfDIA), part of DSIT; the Data (Use and Access) Bill includes measures to establish a statutory footing for digital verification services.

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1 Nov 2024 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

Enabling the use of digital identities in the UK

Why linked: Guidance on enabling digital identities in UK – core implementation guidance

We’re working to help people securely prove who they are without having to present physical documents.

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10 Oct 2024 | Guidance Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Register of digital identity and attribute services: accessibility statement

Why linked: Accessibility statement for the DVS register — engages PSBAR 2018 cross-cutting regime.

This accessibility statement applies to the Digital Identity Register Portal, the Conformity Assessment Body Service and the register of digital identity and attribute services.

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6 Jun 2024 | Guidance Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology evidence

Digital identity certification for right to work, right to rent and criminal record checks

Why linked: Filled the "Right to Work checking regime and employer guidance" gap via web research

Guidance on how digital identity providers can become certified to complete digital identity checks for the 'Right to Work', 'Right to Rent' and DBS schemes.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Digital identity certification for right to wor…
6 Mar 2024 | Guidance Central Digital and Data Office Government Digital Service linked direct

Use GOV.UK One Login

Why linked: 2024 guidance on mandatory use of GOV.UK One Login – operational requirement for public-facing identity services

All public facing services which require users to prove their identity and login must use GOV.UK One Login.

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23 Jan 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) (Identity Verification Services) Regulations 2024

Why linked: Digital Government (Disclosure of Information) (Identity Verification Services) Regulations 2024 - statutory instrument for information disclosure in identity verification

These Regulations relate to the disclosure of information in relation to public service delivery, pursuant to Chapter 1 of Part 5 of the Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30) (“the Act”), and in particular to the creation of the digital …

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2023

10 events
20 Jul 2023 | Guidance Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Office for Digital Identities and Attributes linked direct

UK digital identity and attributes trust framework - beta version

Why linked: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework beta v0.3 - DVS trust framework specification document

An updated version of the digital identity and attributes trust framework, following testing and feedback.

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↓ UK digital identity and attributes trust framework: use of … ↓ Trust framework certification ↓ Privacy notice - digital identity trust framework ↓ UK digital identity and attributes trust framework - delega… ↓ Digital identity and attributes trust framework - data sche…
21 Mar 2023 | Impact assessment Home Office linked direct

Digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish citizens: equality impact assessment, 2 November 2021 (accessible)

Why linked: Digital right-to-work checks equality impact assessment (2022) – updated impact assessment for right-to-work implementation

Digital right-to-work checks equality impact assessment (2022) – updated impact assessment for right-to-work implementation

In response to: Digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish citizens: equality impact ass…

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21 Mar 2023 | Impact assessment Home Office linked direct

Digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish citizens: equality impact assessment, 10 February 2022 (accessible)

Why linked: Digital right-to-work checks equality impact assessment (2021) – foundational impact assessment for mandatory digital ID deployment

Digital right-to-work checks equality impact assessment (2021) – foundational impact assessment for mandatory digital ID deployment

In response to: Digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish citizens: equality impact ass…

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21 Mar 2023 | Impact assessment Home Office linked direct

Digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish citizens: equality impact assessments

Why linked: Digital right-to-work checks equality impact assessments – mandatory use case tied to digital ID credential framework

Equality impact assessments undertaken in relation to the use of digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish citizens from 6 April 2022.

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↓ Digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish… ↓ Digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish… (19pp) ↓ Digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish… (20pp)
3 Feb 2023 | Consultation outcome Cabinet Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Digital identity and attributes

Why linked: Consultation on digital identity and attributes with governing body proposals – statutory policy instrument

A consultation on digital identity and the governing body which will oversee the rules on digital identity.

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↓ Privacy notice for digital identity consultation ↓ Government response to the digital identity and attributes … ↓ Digital identity and attributes - De Minimis Assessment (67pp)
26 Jan 2023 | Guidance Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

UK digital identity and attributes trust framework alpha v2 (0.2)

Why linked: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework alpha v2 (0.2) – updated technical requirements

A revised (alpha) version of the digital identity trust framework following feedback, plus an invitation to express an interest in testing the framework.

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↓ Trust framework certification ↓ Alpha testing of the trust framework ↓ Privacy notice - digital identity trust framework ↓ UK digital identity and attributes trust framework - delega…
11 Jan 2023 | Guidance Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

UK digital identity and attributes trust framework alpha v1 (0.1)

Why linked: UK digital identity and attributes trust framework alpha v1 (0.1) – technical requirements document

Requirements for organisations wanting to provide or consume digital identity products and services.

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1 Jan 2023 | Consultation outcome linked direct

Government response to the consultation on draft legislation to support identity verification (2023)

Why linked: The previous government's consultation response on identity verification legislation provides essential background on the policy's evolution and earlier commitments against mandatory ID.

The Government remains committed to realising the benefits of individuals being able to identify themselves online in order to access public services. There are no plans to introduce mandatory digital identity.

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2022

1 event
22 Mar 2022 | Guidance Immigration Enforcement UK Visas and Immigration linked direct

Avoiding discrimination while preventing illegal working: code of practice, 2014

Why linked: Code of practice on avoiding discrimination in right to work checks – contextual guidance for priority use case

Guidance for employers on how to avoid discrimination when carrying out right to work checks.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Code of practice for employers: avoiding unlawf…
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↓ Code of practice for employers: avoiding unlawful discrimin… (14pp) ↓ You can find the previous version of this code of practice…

2021

8 events
27 Dec 2021 | Policy paper Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Disclosure and Barring Service Home Office linked direct

Digital identity document validation technology (IDVT)

Why linked: Policy paper on Digital Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT) for right to work and right to rent – implementation instrument

From 6 April 2022, IDVT will be introduced to support employers and landlords with right to work, right to rent and pre-employment DBS checks.

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↓ Identity document validation technology in the right to wor… (3pp)
27 Dec 2021 | Guidance Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Disclosure and Barring Service Home Office evidence

Identity document validation technology in the right to work and right to rent schemes, and DBS pre-employment checking (accessible version)

Why linked: Filled the "Right to Work checks implementation and integration timelines" gap via web research

In response to: Digital identity document validation technology (IDVT)

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22 Dec 2021 | Guidance Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Memoranda of Understanding with Singapore: digital trade facilitation, digital identity and cyber security

Why linked: MoU with Singapore on digital identity - international digital ID cooperation relevant to UK scheme design

Digital Secretary Nadine Dorries signed three MoUs with Singapore's Ministry of Communications and Information

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↓ Memorandum of Understanding on cyber security cooperation ↓ Memorandum of Understanding on digital identities cooperati…
2 Aug 2021 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

Understanding attributes

Why linked: Guidance on understanding attributes is directly relevant to the technical architecture of digital identity verification services and the DVS trust framework implementation.

Guidance on understanding attributes is directly relevant to the technical architecture of digital identity verification services and the DVS trust framework implementation.

In response to: Attributes in the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework

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2 Aug 2021 | Guidance Government Digital Service linked direct

How to create and share attributes

Why linked: Guidance on creating and sharing attributes is core technical documentation for the digital verification services framework and credential design.

Guidance on creating and sharing attributes is core technical documentation for the digital verification services framework and credential design.

In response to: Attributes in the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework

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2020

2 events
8 Sep 2020 | Consultation outcome Cabinet Office Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Digital identity

Why linked: Digital identity call for evidence and consultation outcome, foundational government consultation on digital identity development and governance.

This call for evidence seeks views on how government can support the development and secure use of digital identities fit for the UK’s growing digital economy.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Digital identity: call for evidence (10pp)
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↓ Digital Identity: Call for Evidence Response