Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 35195

Internet: Disinformation

Tabled: 3 March 2025
Answered: 11 March 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the Counter Disinformation Data Platform does not restrict freedom of speech.

Answer

Feryal Clark
DSIT uses the Counter Disinformation Data Platform (CDDP) in accordance with relevant existing UK legislation, including on data protection and human rights.DSIT officials use the platform to analyse disinformation narratives and trends from publicly avai...
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