Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 41105

Data Protection: Regulation

Tabled: 25 March 2025
Answered: 2 April 2025

Question

Alan Mak

ConservativeHavant

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will hold discussions with technology firms on the costs of compliance with data protection regulations.

Answer

Chris Bryant
Yes, we have and we will continue to do so. The Data (Use and Access) Bill includes provisions that are designed to simplify the data protection legislation for organisations, while maintaining high standards of protection.