Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 55591
Data Protection: Age of Consent
Tabled: 30 May 2025
Answered: 9 June 2025
Question
Sorcha Eastwood
Alliance — Lagan Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions he has had with the Chief Medical Officer on the potential merits of raising the digital age of consent.
Answer
Chris BryantMinisters and officials engage regularly with a range of experts and stakeholders on issues relating to children’s online safety and wellbeing. While there have been no recent formal discussions with the Chief Medical Officer specifically on the digital a...
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