Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 120026

Data Protection: Productivity

Tabled: 11 March 2026

Answered: 20 March 2026

Question

Charlotte Nichols

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what impact her Department estimates GDPR regulations have had on productivity since they were adopted.

Answer

Ian Murray

There is currently no definitive empirical study specifying UK-wide GDPR impact on productivity since adoption in 2018.However, UK GDPR strengthened individuals’ rights and trust in digital services, supporting long-term economic growth. The Data (Use and...

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