Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 67940
Energy: Databases
Tabled: 15 July 2025
Answered: 23 July 2025
Question
Andrew Bowie
Conservative — West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential for energy usage data collected by smart grid components to be exploited for (a) strategic and (b) military intelligence purposes by foreign state
Answer
Michael ShanksRecognising the importance of renewable and smart energy systems for flexibility and decarbonisation, the Department is working to ensure these systems are developed in a way that is secure by design, protecting energy supply, infrastructure and consumers...
ⓘ
This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 67940) →