Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 94309

Data Protection: Ombudsman

Tabled: 25 November 2025
Answered: 3 December 2025

Question

Adam Jogee

LabourNewcastle-under-Lyme

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of appointing a UK Data Protection Ombudsman.

Answer

Ian Murray
Data protection complaints are dealt with by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the independent regulator, which has a statutory duty to investigate data subject complaints to the extent appropriate.The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces ...

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