Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 121591

Artificial Intelligence: Regulation

Tabled: 17 March 2026

Answered: 25 March 2026

Question

Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions has she had with Ofcom and the Information Commissioner's Office on the adequacy of protections relating to (a) generative AI and (b) chatbots in the Online Safety Act

Answer

Kanishka Narayan

Following public consultation, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued and updated guidance on how data protection law applies to generative AI. The Government supports the ICO’s role in providing guidance to organisations to help their complia...

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