Has the UK Digital ID Scheme been scrapped? What it means for digital identity verification
Summary
The article clarifies that the proposed UK national digital ID scheme has been dropped, but digital identity verification, GOV.UK Wallet and GOV.UK One Login are still progressing as separate initiatives. It explains that regulated digital verification services remain supported under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and the UK Digital Verification Services Trust Framework.
Why it matters
Residential property surveyors may encounter digital identity checks in conveyancing, lettings and other regulated transactions, so it is important to distinguish between the scrapped national ID proposal and continuing verification tools. The article also highlights the ongoing compliance and fraud-prevention role of certified digital ID services for landlords and other property professionals.
Key points
- The proposed mandatory national digital ID scheme has been abandoned.
- Digital identity verification services remain in use and are still being developed.
- The GOV.UK Wallet is a separate, optional programme and continues to move forward.
- The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and the UK Digital Verification Services Trust Framework underpin trusted digital verification services.
- Digital checks are presented as a way to reduce fraud and improve onboarding efficiency.
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