Crowell & Moring Partner Emma Wright Appointed to UK Government's Digital ID Advisory Group

London – June 11, 2026: Crowell & Moring Partner Emma Wright has been appointed to the UK Government's newly formed Digital ID Advisory Group, an independent body of experts convened by Right Honorable Darren Jones MP, to support the delivery of a national digital ID system that is inclusive, useful, and trusted. 

Wright joins a group of senior leaders from business and civil society who will provide external scrutiny and strategic insight as the Government develops its Digital ID programme. The Advisory Group will meet quarterly for the duration of the programme and will challenge the Government on emerging ideas and policy decisions to ensure the system works for all members of the public. 

A market-leading attorney renowned for helping clients translate regulatory frameworks related to emerging technologies into commercial and practical reality, Wright brings deep knowledge spanning global privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and telecommunications to the role. In addition to her practice at Crowell & Moring, she is the Director and co-founder of the Interparliamentary Forum on Emerging Technologies. 

"I am honored to be appointed to this Advisory Group,” said Wright. “I look forward to working with my fellow members and the Government to ensure that as this programme is built, it is designed from the outset to be secure, equitable, and truly inclusive.” 

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