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Why digital ID must not ignore sex data

A summary of Sex Matters’ response to the government’s 2026 digital-identity consultation.

Date: 18th May 2026
Campaign: Digital ID must get sex right
Categories: Publications Consultation responses, Data and statistics
Tags: Digital identity
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Why digital ID must not ignore sex data

A summary of Sex Matters’ response to the government’s 2026 digital-identity consultation.

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