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

AllianceLagan 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 Bryant
We 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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