Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 55592
Data Protection: Age of Consent
Tabled: 30 May 2025
Answered: 10 June 2025
Question
Sorcha Eastwood
Alliance — Lagan Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what his planned timetable is for his Department's examination of the digital age of consent.
Answer
Chris BryantWe have added measures to the Data (Use and Access) Bill to strengthen data protection standards for children. Any changes to the age of digital consent would require public consultation.We continue to consider further options for protecting children onli...
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