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Written Question · S6W-42217 · Session 6

Further to its news release, Harnessing data and technology to revolutionise public services, on 20 November 2025, for what purposes its pl…

Answered Asked by Liam McArthur LD Lodged 27 Nov 2025

The question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to its news release, Harnessing data and technology to revolutionise public services, on 20 November 2025, for what purposes its planned digital public services app will require digital proof of age, and what specifically the app will allow users to access by providing such proof.

The answer

Answered by Ivan McKee on 9 Dec 2025 · 12 days after it was lodged, on time

There is no requirement for proof of age to use the app. There will be the opportunity for citizens to use the app with the digital wallet to prove their age if they wish to.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S6W-42217 by reference.