The main aim of the Digital Identity Programme is to improve people’s access to public services by providing them with a safe, reusable and easy way to prove who they are or that they are eligible for a public service.

To support this aim, a key commitment within Scotland’s digital strategy is to develop a digital identity service for Scotland.

We are delivering:

• ‘Secure sign on’ to make accessing online public services easier and simpler, using one account to securely log in to a variety of services.
• ‘Identity verification’ for when a public service needs to confirm identity or other personal information.
• A personal and secure ‘attribute locker’, where people can choose to save verified personal information, to use again when applying for other public services.

We are hosting an online event on the 16 November from 14:00 to 16:00. We’d like to invite you to join us for an update on progress, as we prepare to go live with the new service and to hear what’s planned for 2023 and beyond.

Join us to hear from the digital identity programme team about:

• The names and features of the service
• How we are developing an ethical and inclusive service, and designing this with user insight
• How we are ensuring security and privacy by default
• A demonstration of the secure sign on and identity verification features
• A look towards the features we are working on to support users
• Plans for the attribute locker, a private and secure place where people can choose to save verified personal information, so that they can use it again when applying for other public services.

There will be an opportunity to pose questions to the programme team during the event. You are also welcome to ask questions in advance when registering for the event.

Registration is now open. We look forward to seeing you on the 16 November.

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PRIVACY NOTICE - USING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

Personal information, such as your name and e-mail address, will be collected by the Cloud and Digital Services Division of the Scottish Government, in the process of running the event, 'A digital identity service for Scotland'. This is specifically in order to remain in contact with you about the event itself.

All other information provided is voluntary, but may help us when responding to any queries or questions.

This event will be recorded and the recording shared publicly. A recording will also be held as a record of the event.

Please note we will only use your personal information for the purpose of the event, 'A digital identity service for Scotland'. We will use your data to keep you informed about the event and to evaluate the event. We will not keep your information for longer than required and will delete all information one year after the event has concluded.

You can choose to opt in to receive future updates about events and engagement opportunities about the digital identity service from Scottish Government .

We may share your data internally to other staff within the Scottish Government, in connection with the ‘a digital identity service for Scotland’ event. Please note that any information entered into TicketTailor may be sent outwith the UK, details of this transfer can be found in their Privacy Notice.

If you wish to make a request for a copy of your personal information, rectify information you think is inaccurate or object to how we use your information, please contact the Scottish Government data protection team at dpa@gov.scot.

If you are unhappy about the use of your personal data you can contact team in Scottish Government by e-mailing: digitalidentityscotland@gov.scot or through our Data Protection Officer contact point: dataprotectionofficer@gov.scot. You may also raise your concerns with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO). Further information can be found on the ICO’s website: www.ico.org.uk and concerns can be reported at https://ico.org.uk/concerns/handling/.