Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 15332
Department for Business and Trade: Artificial Intelligence
Tabled: 2 July 2026
Answered: 10 July 2026
Question
Andy McDonald
Labour — Middlesbrough and Thornaby East
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what guidance his Department has issued internally to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 in relation to automated decision-making.
Answer
Kate DeardenThe department does not currently have tools, products or processes that rely on automated decision making. Future plans include making decisions about businesses including eligibility and will have the necessary safeguards. The department is in the proce...
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