Person Data Standard Alpha Release
Find out more about the Alpha Person standard and how your organisation can be involved in assessing and providing feedback on it.
4 September 2026
The alpha feedback period has now closed.
The published artefacts will remain available for reference while we review the feedback received and consider it in the next phase of development.
For further information, contact data-standards-authority@dsit.gov.uk.
The Alpha Person Data Standard sets out an initial approach to representing Person data consistently across organisations using conceptual and logical models. It is published as an alpha release to gather feedback and inform future development.
Person Data Standard: Overview and Guidance
Learn about the Alpha Person Data Standard and how to provide feedback.
Concept Reference Model for Person Standard
This document proposes a Concept Model to describe the core attributes of a person.
Logical Reference Model for Person Standard
This document proposes a Logical Model to describe the core attributes of a person.
Attributes Specification for Person Standard
View the attributes that make up the proposed Person Data Standard.
Person Standard Use Case: HMPPS Core Person Service
Learn how the Person Data Standard can be applied in practice when a single authoritative identity is required for person data.