Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 17687

Data Protection: Age Assurance

Tabled: 9 July 2026

Answered: 20 July 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of personal data retained by age-assurance providers on levels of a) cyber attacks and b) data breaches.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan

The government takes the threats of cyber-attacks and data breaches very seriously, which is why the ICO has the power to investigate any concerns raised about the misuse or mishandling of data. It can issue enforcement notices and substantial fines where...

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