Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 118593
Hacking: Social Media
Tabled: 6 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department has issued guidance to public office holders on taking steps to help prevent the hacking of social media accounts.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has not issued specific guidance on this topic and directs all social media users to the guidance on using social media safely available online from the National Cyber Security Centre.