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Digital identity consultation response

Sex Matters’ response to the UK Government’s consultation on digital identity, which ran from 10th March to 5th May 2026.

Date: 5th May 2026
Campaign: Digital ID must get sex right
Categories: Publications Consultation responses
Tags: Digital identity
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Digital identity consultation response

Sex Matters’ response to the UK Government’s consultation on digital identity, which ran from 10th March to 5th May 2026.

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